Bohri Kofta Curry
Soft minced meat balls simmered in a fragrant onion-and-tomato gravy with saffron and whole spices — the koftas are bound with fried onion and herbs before poaching, giving them a deeply aromatic interior.
Cuisines
Bohri
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Beef Or Lamb , minced |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 tablespoons | Gram Flour |
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1 teaspoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander , ground |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 small | Egg |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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3 tablespoons | Oil |
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2 cups | Water |
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2 tablespoons | Yogurt |
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1 medium | Tomato , pureed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 pieces | Clove |
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2 pieces | Cardamom Pod |
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1 stick | Cinnamon |
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1 tablespoon | Cilantro , fresh, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 In a bowl, combine minced meat, half of the chopped onion, gram flour, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, egg, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth mixture.
- 2 Shape the mixture into small, round koftas (meatballs) and set aside.
- 3 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Sauté until fragrant.
- 4 Add the remaining chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
- 5 Stir in the tomato puree and cook for 2-3 minutes until the oil separates.
- 6 Add yogurt, mixing well, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 7 Pour in water and bring to a gentle boil.
- 8 Carefully add the koftas to the curry, ensuring they are submerged.
- 9 Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the koftas are cooked through and the curry thickens.
- 10 Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk to the curry before serving.