Recipe for Kofta Curry

Ingredients,

500 grams minced mutton

2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves
7-8 green chillies, finely chopped
5 almonds, blanched and peeled
1/2 tsp garlic paste
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/4 tsp garam masala powder
Pinch of turmeric powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 chana dal, roasted and powdered
1-2 tbsp yogurt, if required

For the curry:

5 tbsp oil
2 cloves
4 cardamom pods
3 cinnamon sticks
2 medium onions, finely chopped
3 medium potatoes, quartered
1/2 tsp ginger paste
1 1/2 tsp garlic paste
2 tsp red chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp garam masala powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 medium tomatoes, pureed
1 cup yogurt
2 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp saffron soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk

Cooking Directions

For the koftas:

• Wash the mince and squeeze out all the water. The mince meat must be dry.
• Apart from the chana dal, mince meat, and yogurt, grind all the other ingredients in a food processor. 
• Do not add water. Add yogurt if the mixture is too dry.
• Add the ground paste to the dry minced meat, along with the roasted chana dal. Mix well. Make small balls and keep aside.

For the curry:

• Heat oil in a pan. Add in the whole spices, onions and fry till golden brown.
• Add ginger and garlic pastes and saute for about two minutes.
• Now, add in the spice powders. Stir well. Sprinkle a few drops of water to avoid the spices from sticking to the bottom.
• Add the tomatoes. Simmer till oil separates and a masala is formed.
• Pour in beaten yogurt and stir. Bring to a boil.
• Add in the meatballs. Do not stir. Allow to cook for at least ten minutes.
• Once the curry and meatballs are completely cooked, add in the lime juice. 
• Add the saffron milk and cook the curry till desired consistency.

Your kofta curry is now ready. Garnish with mint and coriander leaves and serve!