Beetroot Paneer Kofta

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 Although originally made from ground meat, there are countless vegetarian versions of these little "meatballs", or sometimes rounded patties, to be found too, many made with cooked beans, potatoes or paneer cheese instead of meat, but always with herbs and spices. Often they are served in a creamy sauce. Beetroot is a favorite vegetable of mine, and having some in the pantry that would have been a shame to waste, I decided to make these savory Indian koftas that may be served as an appetizer or as a side to accompany an Indian-themed meal. Whether you want to call these koftas or just beet and...

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