Urad Bean and Quinoa Kofta with Coconut Fenugreek Sauce

Served all the way from the Middle East through India to central Asia, there are as many versions of koftas as there are tastes and preferences. Although originally made from ground meat, there are countless vegetarian versions of these little "meatballs" to be found too, many made with cooked beans, potatoes or paneer cheese instead of meat, but always with herbs and spices. I've used chickpeas, potatoes and paneer cheese to make Indian-style vegetarian koftas in the past, but this time I've used whole black urad beans, also known as black gram. These beans have a creamy texture and mild flavor when cooked that make it a wonderful vehicle for spices and seasonings, but must be soaked overnight to ensure the little jewels cook through. In...

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