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.

Kalpana Kattel
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Kelebogile Ramoonwa
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Looks delicious!


Hemraj Katwal
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Jenay Oates
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Can't wait to try this!


Arjun Shah
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I'm going to try this recipe next week.


Gracious Sibuyi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


shaida khan
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I would definitely make this again.


Goscha Graf
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This recipe was easy to follow and the curry turned out great.


beeb coetzee
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the curry sauce was delicious.


zubair azmat
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This curry was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best kofta meatball curry he's ever had.


Pramod Pramod
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I'm not usually a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. They were so moist and flavorful, and the curry sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Micah Cyusa
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This kofta meatball curry is a family favorite! The kids love the meatballs and the adults love the curry sauce. It's a great meal for a busy weeknight.


Feroz Lohanch
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the meatballs are always so delicious. I usually serve it with rice, but I've also tried it with quinoa and it was just as good.


Evelyn Joyce
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This curry was amazing! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the curry sauce was so rich and flavorful. I served it with naan bread and it was the perfect meal.


Parvez Mosharraf
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the curry sauce was the perfect balance of spices. I will definitely be making this again.


kid Account
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I've made this kofta meatball curry twice now and it's been a hit both times. The meatballs are so easy to make and the curry sauce is so flavorful. I love that I can make it in under an hour.


Namagembe Angella
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This kofta meatball curry was absolutely delicious! The meatballs were so flavorful and tender, and the curry sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with basmati rice and it was the perfect comfort food.


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