Beef Kofta Curry (Pakistani Meatball Curry)
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4.7
51 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
572 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Pakistani
Beef Kofta Curry (Pakistani Meatball Curry)
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Kofta curry is Pakistani-style meatball curry made with tender, melt-in-the-mouth meatballs called koftas that are cooked in a savory onion and yogurt sauce.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 yellow onion sliced
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
FOR MEATBALLS
- 500 g (1.1 lbs) ground beef
- 2 tablespoon grinded onion paste
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 3 tablespoon yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon gram flour roasted
- 2 green chilies chopped
- 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot and fry the onions on medium high heat until golden brown, then transfer them to a plate.
- Add a splash of water to the onions and blend them into a smooth paste using a grinder or small blender.
- To a mixing bowl add all the meatball ingredients and mix well till everything is homogenous.
- Scoop some meat from the kofta mixture and shape into golf ball-sized meatballs, then set them aside. Make sure the meatballs are smooth and crack-free.
- In the same pot in which you fried onions, sauté the ginger garlic paste. Then, add 2 tablespoon onion paste, yogurt, salt, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and turmeric. Cook the masala until the oil separates.
- Add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium low and gently add the meatballs into the curry. Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Avoid stirring with a spoon to prevent the meatballs from breaking—simply tilt the pot 2-3 times so they cook evenly.
- Once the oil rises to the top, turn off the heat, sprinkle garam masala, and garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced green chilies.
- Serve the kofta curry with naan or rice!
Notes
- You can replace ground beef with ground chicken, lamb, veal or mutton.
- Feel free to add potatoes or peas to this kofta curry.
- I add 12 meatballs into this quantity of curry and make flat kababs if any mixture is left and use it as a side.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
572kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
1049mg
(44%)
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
320IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 572kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1049mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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51 reviews
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