Kofta Curry

Cook time: 40-45 mins

Serves: 4-5

 

For Kofta Balls:

Maharaja Spice Box ingredients

• 3/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 3/4 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder

Other ingredients

• 500g beef mince
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1/3 cup finely chopped coriander
• 1/3 cup finely chopped mint
• 1 tsp ginger powder (or paste)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (or paste)
• Salt to taste
• 1 egg beaten
• 2 tbsp chickpea flour

 

For Curry:

Maharaja Spice Box ingredients

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• 3-4 cloves
• 1 Ceylon Cinnamon stick
• 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp cumin - ground
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric

Other ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tomatoes chopped or half can tinned
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• Fresh coriander
• Fresh chilli
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 inch fresh ginger minced
  
  

Method:

To make koftas

1. Combine all the ingredients for the koftas together in a medium bowl & using your hands mix well.
2. Roll into 24 small balls and set aside.

To make curry

1. Heat oil in a pan and add in whole spices, let them simmer for about a minute.
2. Add in onion and cook for about 5 mins till they begin to soften.
3. Add in ginger & garlic and cook for another 5 mins then add all other spices.
4. Stir for a few mins, add a little water if it starts to stick.
5. Pop in tomatoes & water, bring to the boil.
6. Add coconut milk & stir through.
7. Place koftas gently into the sauce and cover and allow to cook for 35 mins.
8. Once kofta is cooked through, add coriander & serve with rice or roti.