Baked Kofta Balls with Grindhaus Hot Madras Mix

Bite-sized kara kozhambu magic, no oil splatter needed.

By Galactic Gourmet Grub LLP Prashanth Chander
Servings2
Prep10 Min
Cook20 Min
Total30 Min
SpiceMedium
DietVegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free

These koftas are your new favourite thing to bake. They’re made from mashed potato, roasted besan, and our Grindhaus Hot Madras Mix — which brings in the tang, garlic, and heat. You can make a batch in under 30 minutes, and they’re excellent with curd dip or packed into a wrap.

You can also swap the potato for chicken kheema for a non-veg version that’s equally brilliant and still oven-friendly.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Energy: 307 (kcal)
  • Protein: 10 (g)
  • Fiber: 5.8 (g)
  • Carbohydrates: 36 (g)
  • Sugars: 3.8 (g)
  • Fat: 13.2 (g)
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7 (g)
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 (mg)
  • Sodium: 220 (mg)

Ingredients

Raw Weights

  • 150 g – Boiled and peeled potato
  • 50 g – Besan (chickpea flour)
  • 50 g – Grindhaus Hot Madras Mix
  • 4 g – Oil (for brushing or mixing)
  • Optional: chopped coriander, curry leaves, or green chili

Method

  • In a dry pan, lightly roast the besan until it smells nutty. Cool.
  • In a bowl, mash the potato and mix in the roasted besan, Hot Madras Mix, and any optional herbs or chili.
  • Add a splash of water if needed to form a smooth dough.
  • Roll into small balls. Brush with oil.
  • Bake at 200°C for 15–20 minutes, flipping once halfway, until crisp outside.
  • Serve hot with curd dip or wrap in a roti with onion slices.

Tips

  • Add 1 tbsp roasted crushed peanuts for extra crunch inside
  • For crispier texture, roll balls in rice flour before baking
  • Pairs well with mint-curd chutney or spicy mayo
  • Works great inside pita pockets or stuffed in parathas

Notes

  • For a non-veg version, replace potato with 150 g cooked minced chicken.
  • You can pan-sear instead of baking if you prefer.