Kofta is basically made from minced or ground meat, mixed with spices and shaped into meatballs. There are many kinds of kofta recipes using different types of meat and spices and various method of preparation. Koftas can be fried, grilled, steamed, baked or added into a spicy curry gravy. For my version, the koftas were kept simple with ginger and garlic mixed into the minced lamb. These two ingredients are a must for meat dishes, to add flavor and to get rid of the raw meat smell and taste.
The lamb koftas were cooked in a gravy of spices and yogurt. This tasty and delicious curry goes well with rice and bread.
Ingredients
For the kofta
350g minced lamb
1/2 inch ginger - chopped
5 garlic - chopped
salt for taste
For the curry paste
1 tsp blended/grounded garlic
1 tbsp blended/grounded shallots
2 tbsp plain chili powder
1/2 tbsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp fennel powder
1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
*** mix all these ingredients and keep aside
Others
spices - 2 sticks of cinnamon, 1 star anise and 5 cloves
1 large tomato - sliced
2 tbsp yogurt
2 sprigs curry leaves
1/4 cup oil
salt for taste
1/2 liter water
Method
Mix all ingredients for kofta and shape into small balls (keep aside)
Heat oil and when heated, fry spices for 1-2 mins.
Add curry paste and stir in between until aromatic and the oil starts to float.
Add tomato and curry leaves and continue to stir.
Pour water, stir all ingredients to combine in and simmer until curry is heated through.
Gently drop the kofta inside.
Once the koftas are done, off the heat, add yogurt and stir into the curry.
I wonder how it taste like..is it spicy with a bit sourish...
ReplyDeleteThe curry look fabulous! though I haven't tried koftas with lamb but I love kofta in general and judging your recipe by the spices used.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it will taste good with some rice or meehon =)
ReplyDeleteI love this. An awesome carbo load dish when my mother in law makes it:D Either I learn it up real soon since you have the recipe and all OR "puppy eye" request MIL to make it:D
ReplyDeletecurry recently i keep on eat curry >.<
ReplyDeletewhen I c lamb curry..
ReplyDeletethe first thing that I think of is Malam Jumaat.. lol
In my ex company's canteen, they always serve curry mutton on Thursday.
then the malay told me becoz of malam jumaat.. lol
This is a dish I often get in restaurants, but it never looks this good.
ReplyDeleteThis curry looks exquisite my friend :D
ReplyDeleteA beautiful presentation and mix of flavours!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
lamb is totally out of my league. you make cooking sound so easy! but its not =( (at least for me)
ReplyDeleteIt looks delicious even though I don't really fancy the smell of lamb. :)
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