Christmas Carrot Koftas

How to Make Christmas Carrot Koftas

Method:

  1. Trim, wash and chop the spring onions finely.
  2. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
  3. Roughly chop the coriander.
  4. Chop up the bread into small pieces.
  5. Put all the above into the bowl of a food processor.
  6. Add the cranberries, curry powder, yogurt and chilli flakes (if using).
  7. Chop the carrots roughly and boil in some salted water for 5 minutes, until just cooked, then drain well.
  8. Add these whilst still hot to the rest of the ingredients in the food processor.
  9. Season with salt and black pepper.
  10. Blitz until you have a slightly smooth mix.
  11. Transfer to a bowl to allow mixture to rest for 10 minutes.
  12. Divide the mixture into 10 balls – approx. 50g each.
  13. Shape into croquettes, then fry in the vegetable oil until browned.
  14. Serve alongside some yogurt or your favourite dipping sauce.