Description
The meatballs, or kofta, are baked, which not only keeps the dish healthy, it leaves your hands free to work on the luxurious gravy.
Ingredients
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- 2 lb (900 g) of ground beef
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 egg
- 3-4 green chili, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) onions, finely minced and liquid discarded
- 1 cup (240 ml) cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
- 2 pieces of bread
- Salt according to taste
- Spray oil or 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil to brush on kofta
For curry
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) yogurt
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) onion, sliced
- 3-4 green cardamom
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks, each about one inches long
- 1-2 bay leaf
- 2-3 green chili, slit lengthwise
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp ginger paste
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Salt according to taste
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Instructions
Steps to make kofta:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grease a baking tray with spray oil or by brushing some oil. Set aside.
- Mix all ingredients and shape into golf ball size kofta.
- Place the kofta gently on the tray and bake about 20-22 minutes turning once.
Steps to make kofta curry:
- Beat yogurt to a smooth consistency. Set aside.
- Heat oil in medium high and add onions.
- Add cardamom, cinnamon and bay leaves. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ginger and garlic paste, green chili and salt and sugar.
- Add a cup of water little by little and the beaten yogurt.
- Add the koftas in the gravy and lower the heat to medium low.
- Cover and cook until desired consistency.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420