Indian Meatball Curry- Beef Kofta..With Dry Fruits

Indian Meatball Curry or Beef Kofta Curry is one of the most popular curries, among all curries. Indian Meatball Curry or Beef Kofta Curry is basically originating in the Indian subcontinent. Curry is generally prepared in a sauce. The main ingredients are turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, yogurt and a combination of many spices. Curries may be either dry or wet. There are many varieties of dishes called curry. Such as Chicken Curry, Meat Curry, Meatball Curry, Vegetables Curry, Paneer Curry and Fish Curry, etc. Indian Meatball Curry or Beef Kofta Curry is a very delicious and easy recipe. So, at least try this recipe and I hope you and your loved ones will love to eat this Indian Meatball Curry or Beef Kofta Curry.

Prep Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs

Author: Ayesha Md


Serves: 4-5

Course: Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients:

For Minced:

500 gm minced (Beef/Lamb/Chicken)

2 tbsp garlic ginger paste
2 tbsp onion paste
salt as per taste
1 tbsp black pepper powder
1-2 tbsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp garam masala powder
1 tbsp cumin powder
2 tbsp coriander powder
6 pieces almonds paste
6 pieces pistachios paste
6 cashew paste
6 pieces walnuts paste
1 tsp coconut paste
2 tbsp Shan Kofta Masala
6-8 tbsp gram/chick pea flour or besan
oil for frying

For gravy:

2 tbsp garlic ginger paste

1 tbsp turmeric powder

salt as per taste

6 pieces cashews paste
250 ml water or more

4 tbsp Shan Kofta Masala 
1 tbsp black pepper powder
2-3 tbsp red chili powder

1 tbsp garam masala powder

1 tbsp cumin powder

2 tbsp coriander powder

6 pieces almonds paste

6 pieces pistachios paste

6 pieces walnuts paste

1 tsp coconut paste

2 onions, thinly slice

3 tomatoes, cut into large pieces

2 bay leaves

2 cinnamon sticks

2 brown cardamoms

4 green cardamoms

4 cloves

6-8 black peppercorns

1/4  tsp mace powder

150-200 ml yogurt beaten

75-100 ml oil

Methods of cooking:

1) Take a large bowl, add minced, salt, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, Shan Kofta masala, black pepper powder, ginger garlic paste, onion paste, almond paste, pistachio paste, cashew nut paste, walnut paste, coconut paste and gram flour or besan. Mix all of them well. If needed, add little more gram flour or besan.

2) Divide the minced mixture into 12 equal size balls. Grease your hand with water, if needed, and start making smooth round balls one by one. Set aside. As shown in the picture.

3) Take a large non-stick pan, heat oil, and place a small batch of these balls into the oil, oil should be enough hot while adding balls and fry them on medium flame till they turn golden brown. Remove the balls from the oil. Set aside.


4) Take a Kadhai, heat 2 tbsp oil, add onion and saute for 2 minutes or till they become soft, add tomatoes, garlic and ginger and cook for 5-8 minutes. Turn off the flame and let it cool for some time. As shown in the picture.

5) Now your mixer has cooled down, Take a mixer/grinder and grind this mixture to make it a smooth paste.

6) Take a large pot vessel, heat oil, add bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, black peppercorns, green cardamoms, cloves, brown cardamoms and saute for 30 seconds. Then add that paste into the oil, add salt, black pepper powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, mace powder, turmeric powder, Shan Kofta masala, garam masala powder and cook for 5 minutes, then add beaten yogurt, almond paste, pistachio paste, cashew nut paste, walnut past and coconut paste and cook for another 10 minutes or until oil separates from the gravy.

7) Now add the fried meatballs and water into the gray and bring it to a boil. And cook on low flame about 3-5 minutes. Turn off the flame. As shown in the picture.

8) Yours Indian Meatball Curry or Beef Kofta Curry is ready. Served hot with Rooti, Naan or Rice.

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