Kofta (Meatball) Curry
Everyone loves meatballs and these spice-filled delicacies disappeared quickly during our photo shoot for the book. They are as delicious as they look.
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Paste
- ½ teaspoon Ginger Paste
- ½ teaspoon Green Chilli Paste
- ½ teaspoon salt – or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 Tablespoon finely cut coriander leaves
- ¼ teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 slice bread soaked then squeezed
- 1 Tablespoon onion grated (optional)
- For the Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup canned crushed tomato
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Paste
- ½ teaspoon Ginger Paste
- ½ teaspoon Sambal Oelek
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 Tablespoon yogurt
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon finely cut coriander leaves
Instructions
- Combine the ground beef, garlic, ginger and chilli pastes, salt, cumin, coriander leaves, Garam Masala, bread and onion until mixed thoroughly and then shape into balls the size of a walnut (about 24). Place in the refrigerator until needed.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan on medium heat, add the onion and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in the tomato, garlic and ginger pastes, Sambal Oelek, cumin, turmeric, coriander, salt and yogurt and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the water and bring to a boil.
- Gently add the meatballs and cook, without stirring for about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Lower the heat and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Enjoy hot garnished with coriander leaves and accompanied by Parotha or Rotli or rice, pickles, salads and yogurt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 39gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 1113mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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