Indian Paneer Lentil Kofta in a Creamy Spiced Fenugreek Sauce

Koftas are round dumplings of cooked seasoned foods served in sauce that are part of cuisines from the Middle East, India and central Asia, and although koftas were originally made from ground meat, vegetarian koftas made with lentils, paneer cheese, potatoes or other vegetables are popular in India. Given my fondness for "little foods," koftas are a favorite of mine, and I've made numerous versions over the years with many of these ingredients. French lentils, quinoa and paneer cheese make up the base of these little koftas, to which I've added cilantro, fennel seeds and garlic. Although small, they are quite substantial and can easily serve as the main course of an Indian meal despite the inclusion of some not-so-traditional...

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