Kofta Meatballs

Introduction: 

Dear Friends, today I’m excited to share my recipe for delicious Kofta Meatballs. Follow this recipe carefully to create perfect Kofta Meatballs that your family will love. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment and share this recipe with your friends and family.

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Ingredients for Kofta Meatballs (Step 1):

- ½ tablespoon Besan (gram flour)

- 1 tablespoon Crushed Poppy Seeds

- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder

- 1 tablespoon Dry Coriander

- 1 teaspoon Salt

- 1 tablespoon White Cumin

- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala

- 1 Kg Beef Mince

- 1½ Slices of Bread

- ½ Bunch of Green Coriander

- 1 Medium-Sized Onion

- 8–10 Cloves of Garlic

- 5–6 Green Chilies

- 4 one-inch pieces of Ginger

Prepare the Kofta Meatballs:

§ Start by roasting 1 tablespoon of Besan on low heat for 2–3 minutes until it releases a nutty aroma.

§ In a chopper, grind the Bread Slices until well crushed. Add chopped Green Coriander, Onion, Garlic, Ginger, and Green Chilies. Blend until smooth.

§ Combine the roasted Besan with this mixture. Add the spices: Salt, Chili Powder, Coriander Power, White Cumin Powder, and Crushed Poppy Seeds (or ground almonds if you prefer). Blend until well combined.

§ Add 1 kg Of Minced Beef to the mixture and grind until smooth. Lightly grease your hands and shape the mixture into smooth Kofta Meatballs.

§ You can freeze the Kofta Meatballs, if it is more than your requirement.

Ingredients for Kofta Curry (Step 2):

- 1 Large Onion

- 2 Tomatoes

- 4–5 Green Chilies

- 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder

- 1 teaspoon White Cumin Powder

- 1 tablespoon Red Chili Powder

- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder

- Salt to taste

- 1 tablespoon Garlic-Ginger Paste

- 1 cup Yogurt

- 1 stack Cinnamon

- 5–6 Black Pepper

- ½ White Cumin Seed

- 4–5 Cloves

- 1 Bay Leave

- 2–3 Green Cardamom

Prepare the Kofta Curry:

§ Boil the Tomatoes until the skin starts to separate. Then blend them into a paste.

§ Blend one large Chopped Onion with ¼ cup of water to make a smooth paste.

§ Heat ½ Cup of Oil in a pot. Add Green Cardamom, Bay Leaves, Cumin, Cinnamon, Cloves, and Black Pepper. Fry for 2–3 minutes.

§ Add the Onion Paste and cook until golden brown. Add 1 tablespoon of Garlic-Ginger Paste and a bit of water. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the Garlic is fragrant.

§ Gently add the Kofta Meatballs to the pot, shaking it to avoid breaking them, Fry Kofta Meatballs until its color change to brown (use a spoon to move them if needed). Add Turmeric Powder, Chili Powder, and Salt. Cook for 3–4 minutes, adding a little water to prevent burning.

§ Add the Tomato Paste and Green Chilies. Cook until the Tomato water reduces. Mix in 1½ tablespoons of Coriander Powder and 1 tablespoon of White Cumin Powder. Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes.

§ Stir in beaten Yogurt and cook for 3–4 minutes. Boil 1½ cups of water and add it to the curry. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.

§ Finally, if you like, add 3 Boiled Eggs to the Curry and garnish with Green Coriander. Serve with Chapati (Roti).

Here’s your detailed recipe for Kofta Meatballs. If you have any questions or missed any steps, feel free to refer back to this post.

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Enjoy your meal!