Gobi Kofta in Air Fryer
Crispy gobi koftas in the air fryer made with cauliflower, potatoes,lentil flour, and spices. A healthier take on gobhi ke kofte, these golden brown balls can be enjoyed as a snack or added to curry for a rich Indian meal.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- large mixing bowl
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 500 g cauliflower florets
- 300 g boiled potatoes grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- ½ tablespoon red chilli powder
- ½ tablespoon salt
- ¼ cup red lentil flour or chickpea flour
- Oil for spraying
- 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1–2 tablespoon rice flour optional, only if mixture is wet
onion tomato curry refer (Indian authentic curry)
Instructions
- Soak cauliflower florets in hot salted water for 15 minutes. Drain.
- Add cauliflower, curry powder, red chilli powder, and salt to a food processor. Pulse until coarse.
- Add grated boiled potatoes and nutritional yeast, blending lightly. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
- Mix in chickpea flour (and rice flour if needed). Adjust to form a firm dough.
- Shape into small balls. Place on parchment and brush lightly with oil. Freeze for 2–3 hours to firm.
- Preheat air fryer to 180°C. Arrange balls in the basket. Spray oil and cook for 18–20 mins, turning halfway, until golden brown.
- Serve the crispy koftas hot with chutney, ketchup, or add them to your favorite onion-tomato gravy just before serving. Refer notes for the onion tomato curry
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Notes
For onion tomato curry base, refer to our recipe at for Indian authentic curry