Cabbage kofta in creamy chards sauce

Ingredients

For the Kofta:

• 1 cup packed finely chopped cabbage
• 2 or 3 bread slices
• seasoning salt/spices/salt to taste
• water as needed
• oil for frying

For the Sauce:

• As much chards as in picture, chopped finely (more if preferred)
• 3-4 cloves of garlic
• 1 small onion, diced finely
• 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
• 4-6 pickled jalapeno rings (or green chilies, to taste)
• spices: cumin powder, coriander powder (optional, to taste)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• optional: Half-and-half -OR- Evaporated milk for a creamier texture