KOFTA MEATBALL CURRY

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Koftas are usually served as an appetizer, this recipe is for a main dish. This is a recipe for those who like cooking. First the kaoftas are made and then cooked in a curry sauce.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     Curries

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 koftas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 lb minced beef
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 small onion, chopped
2 ounces water
1 fresh green chile, chopped and seeded
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3 canned tomatoes, with liquid chopped
1/4 pint water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 black cardamom pods, split open
4 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
2 bay leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons ground almonds
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE KOFTAS.
  • In a pan place half of the meat with the ginger, garlic, and the water. Cook over medium heat till the water has evaporated. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • To the cooled meat add the rest of the meat, chilli, coriander leaves, mint leaves and the salt.
  • In a blender blitz the meat till fine.
  • Form the mixture into walnut sized balls with your hands.
  • TO MAKE THE CURRY SAUCE.
  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the onions till soft. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the coriander, cumin, tumeric, and chilli powder, stir, add the tomatoes one by one, add the juice and stir. Cook till the mixture begins to dry out.
  • Add the water salt, cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves, stir.
  • Add the kofta balls, bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Gently stir in the yogurt and almonds, cover and cook till the koftas are firm to the touch. Cook 10 minutes. Stir to prevent sticking.
  • Stir in half of the coriander leaves.
  • Serve garnished the rest of the coriander leaves.

Lavehl
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The meatballs were tender and the curry sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


alma nunez
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Elias Halper-Rosenthal
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The meatballs were a bit bland, but the curry sauce was very good. I would recommend adding more spices to the meatballs next time.


Ismail Kenzie
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I would give this recipe a 10/10. It was so easy to make and the end result was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Evelyn Rodriguez
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This was my first time making kofta meatballs and they turned out great! The curry sauce was also very good.


J Cox
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so tender and the curry sauce is to die for. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


Bertha Garcia
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Journee Booker
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the curry sauce was very good. I would recommend adding more moisture to the meatballs next time.


Rileigh Kelso
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the meatballs and the curry sauce. I will definitely be making this dish again for future parties.


Sir Scott USMVMC Privette
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. The curry sauce was delicious and had a nice kick to it. I served it over rice and it was a great meal.


Donny Hophars
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This kofta meatball curry was a hit with my family! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the curry sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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