Kofta Curry

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    500 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian, Pakistani

Kofta Curry

Kofta curry is one of the tastiest, most satisfying curries to make at home. Juicy meatballs are bathed in a fragrant and spice-laden sauce – an intense combination of flavour and colour.

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Ingredients

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For the kofta

  • 1 lb lamb mince (about 500g)
  • ½ onion grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper

For the Sauce

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 4 cardamom
  • 5 cm piece cinnamon
  • 6 black peppercorns
  • onion
  • 6 garlic cloves (peeled)
  • 1 tsp ginger (minced)
  • 3 chillies (chopped)
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 cup tomato passata
  • ¾ cup yoghurt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • cups water
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Yoghurt drizzle for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Mix together all the kofta ingredients and form the balls. Set aside while you prepare the sauce.
  2. Using a blender or stick/immersion blender, make a puree from the onion, garlic, ginger and chillies. Set aside.
  3. Heat the oil in a large deep pan until hot then add the whole spices and sizzle for 30 seconds or so.
  4. Add the onion puree and sizzle for 5 minutes, stirring until golden brown.
  5. Add the ground spices and a little salt and stir well to combine everything.
  6. Add the yoghurt and stir well then add the tomato and cook until simmering.
  7. Add 1½ cup water and bring to a bubble. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  8. Drop in the kofta and shake the pan to submerge them. Try not to stir at this stage as you could damage the meatballs. Once they've been simmering for a while they'll firm up and you can stir as normal. Simmer the kofta gently (partially covered) for a further 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce is reduced and creamy.
  9. Remove from he heat and scatter over the fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Serve your Kofta Curry with basmati rice or Indian breads.
  • Use fresh herbs like cilantro or mint. Toasted nuts like slithered almonds or cashew nuts. Scatter over a few pomegranate seeds and add a drizzle of yoghurt.
  • Fridge - Leftovers will stay good in the fridge for 4-5 days in airtight containers. Reheat in the microwave until piping hot.
  • Freezer - Again, store in airtight containers for the freezer. They'll stay fresh for 3+ months. Add a little water before reheating to avoid the sauce drying out. Stir regularly throughout microwave reheating until piping hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 500kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 1307mg (54%) Potassium 975mg (28%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1103IU (22%) Vitamin C 65mg (72%) Calcium 199mg (20%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 500 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 500kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 1307mg 54%
Potassium 975mg 21%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1103IU 22%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Calcium 199mg 20%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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