Kofta Curry (MEAT BALLS)

Name: Kofta Curry (MEAT BALLS)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 1 & 1/2 kg mince (lamb/mutton/beef); - 1 large onion; - 2-3 green chillies; - 2 inches ginger; - 4-5 cloves garlic; - 1 & 1/2 tsp salt; - 1 tsp chilli flakes; - 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp chilli powder; - 1/2 tsp turmeric; - 1 tsp coriander powder; - 1 tsp cumin powder; - 3 tbsp chickpea flour; - 1 egg; - Oil for frying; 2 medium onions (ground); - 4 medium tomatoes (ground); - 1/2 cup yogurt; - 1/2 cup oil; - 1/2 tsp turmeric; - Salt to taste; - 1 tsp chilli powder; - 1 tsp coriander powder; - 1 tsp cumin powder; - Chopped coriander and green chillies for garnish; 1 tsp garam masala

10 steps

Prep:40minCook:35min

Kofta curry is a popular and flavorful dish in South Asian cuisine, made with delicious meatballs cooked in a rich and aromatic gravy. The succulent koftas are made with a blend of minced meat and fragrant spices, while the creamy gravy is infused with a mix of onions, tomatoes, and yogurt. This dish is perfect for special occasions or as a comforting meal on a cozy night in. The combination of tender koftas and flavorful gravy makes this dish a crowd-pleaser that will surely impress your family and friends.

Updated at: Tue, 28 May 2024 09:43:37 GMT

Ingredients

12 servings

Kofta

1.5kgmince

2 inchesginger

4 clovesgarlic

1 ½ tspsalt

1 tspchilli flakes

1 tspgaram masala

1 tspchilli powder

½ tspturmeric

1 tspcoriander powder

1 tspcumin powder

3 Tbspchickpea flour

1egg

Oil

for frying

Gravy

½ cupyogurt

½ cupoil

½ tspturmeric

salt

to taste

1 tspChilli Powder

1 tspcoriander powder

1 tspcumin powder

1 tspgaram masala

Instructions

Step 1

In a bowl, mix the mince with finely chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and green chillies. Squeeze out excess moisture from this mixture using a muslin cloth.

Step 2

Add chickpea flour, egg, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, chilli flakes, turmeric, salt, and mix well for 12-15 minutes.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into balls and freeze or fry them in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.

Step 4

In a separate pot, heat oil and cook the ground onion paste until translucent.

Step 5

Add crushed ginger and garlic, followed by the tomato paste. Cook until the mixture is fragrant and the water dries up.

Step 6

Add salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, turmeric, and cook until the oil separates.

Step 7

Mix in the yogurt and add the fried koftas. Cook until the gravy thickens.