Kofta Kebabs are grilled meatballs that are popular in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent.
Kofta curry is a delicious dish of beef meatballs in a rich spicy sauce. It is made with fragrant Indian spices that make up the spicy sauce. This recipe makes a great weekend or weeknight dinner option. This curry is low in carbs and can be made ahead of time and leftovers can be frozen to be consumed at a later date. I love to cook this curry because it not only is rich but the meatballs from the curry can be used later to make a kofta kebab roll. This curry gets its richness from the addition of creamy whole milk yogurt or with cream to achieve this consistency.
Meatball curry Indian (Kofta Curry)
This mouth watering meatball curry is very delicious and easy to make. While it is cooking it fills the house with its rich aroma. This curry is cooked with meatballs which are made with minced beef. You could also make these meatballs with half beef and half lamb to induce that robust flavor. Indian spices and herbs are added to compliment the rich flavor of the curry. If you want to make it richer you can drizzle cream and ghee on the top. This curry can be served with rotis, bread or rice and a side of salad of your choice.
Ingredients
Kofta
- 1 pound minced beef
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon garlic and ginger paste each
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Shan Karahi masala
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon tumeric powder
- Oil to shallow fry
Sauce
- 1 medium sized chopped onion
- 1 cup whole milk yogurt
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- 2 slit green chilies
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste each
- 1 teaspoon crushed red chili
- 1 tablespoon of fenugreek leaves
- 1 teaspoon of crushed coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala
- 1 teaspoon of Shan karahi masala
- 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder
- 3 tablespoons oil
Instructions
Cooking the meatballs
- In a bowl mix all the ingredients to make the meatballs
- Make small sized meatballs and shallow fry them till they are brown
How to make the sauce
- Take a non stick pot and put 3 tablespoons of oil and heat it on medium flame
- To it add the ginger garlic paste and fry till it lets out an aroma
- Then add the onions and cook till they are translucent
- To it add the Roma tomatoes, cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes
- Take off the skin of the tomatoes and add all the spices and mix well
- Add to it yogurt and stir well
- Cook for another 10 mins and add salt to taste and stir in the meatballs
- Add cilantro, green chilies and turn off flame
- Add julienne ginger to garnish
