Tangy Meatball Curry / Kofta Curry

Tangy Meatball Curry / Kofta Curry

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • Chicken mince 1/2 kg
  • Bread slices 2
  • Onion 1 small
  • Fresh coriander 1 handful
  • Ginger paste 1/2 tsp ( or use 2-3 cloves of garlic)
  • Garlic paste 1/2 tsp (or use 1 inch ginger)
  • Green chili 1
  • Salt to taste
  • Red chili powder to taste
  • Turmeric powder
  • Garam masala 3/4 tsp
  • Coriander powder 1 tsp
  • Cumin powder 1 tsp
  • Paprika powder 1 tsp
  • Egg 1

Gravy

  • Oil 1/2 cup
  • Onion 1 medium, chopped
  • Tomato 2-3 (peeled and chopped)
  • Ginger paste 1 tsp
  • Garlic paste 1 tsp
  • Yogurt 1/2 cup
  • Garam masala 1/4 tsp
  • Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin powder 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper powder 1/4 tsp
  • Paprika 1/2 tsp

Garnish

  • Fresh coriander
  • Fresh cream

Preparation

  1. Grind bread slices in a food processor into crumbs. Add to the chicken mince.
  2. Grind onion, garlic, ginger, fresh coriander and green chili in the food processor and add this to the chicken mince.
  3. Now add all the powdered spices and egg. Mix well for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes and shape into meatballs.
  5. In a cooking pot, add oil and fry the meatballs until sealed from outside. Take out in a plat.
  6. To the same cooking pot, add oil, onion, ginger and garlic paste, tomatoes, yogurt and all the spices. Cover and allow to cook until soft.
  7. Allow the gravy to cool and blend in a blender using a little water. Transfer it back to the pot.
  8. Add some more water and allow to bubble for 5 minutes.
  9. Now add fried meatballs, keep the flame low, cover and cook doe 15 minutes.
  10. Garnish with some fresh cream and coriander leaves.
  11. Enjoy with rice or roti.


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