Kofta Curry (Meatball Curry)

Step 1

Place all the ingredients for kofta (meatballs) in a mixing bowl. Mix and knead it well for 3-4 minutes. Let it rest as you prepare the curry.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a cooking pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Step 3

Add the ginger and garlic paste and stir for 2 minutes. Add the tikka masala, chili powder, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt and mix well.

Step 4

Then add the chili peppers, tomato paste and stir 2 minutes. Next add the crushed tomatoes and stir it in.

Step 5

Add the whipped yogurt and stir thoroughly. Add the fenugreek leaves, which give a distinctive taste to this dish.

Step 6

Then add 1 cup of water and stir (adjust the water as needed). Let it simmer about 20 minutes, until some oil starts surfacing on the top.

Step 7

Meanwhile, shape 16 smooth and cylindrical (or round) koftas and set aside. Place the koftas on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil and broil it on high for about 3 to 5 minutes on both sides.

Step 8

The broiling time may differ with each oven, so make sure to check initial progress. Alternatively the koftas may also be grilled. The koftas do not have to be completely cooked in this process as they will cook further in the sauce.

Step 9

If necessary, you may use a blender and process the sauce. Add the koftas to the sauce. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed.

Step 10

Increase the heat to medium high and once the curry starts bubbling, lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Step 11

Sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves on the top. You may drizzle cream or whipped yogurt on top.

Step 12

Serve this beef meatball curry with rice or flat bread. Enjoy!