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Ingredients

Koftas (Meatballs)

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion medium, grated
  • 1 egg large
  • 4 tablespoons panko bread crumbs or 2 tbsp chickpea flour
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped mint or 1 teaspoon dry mint
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala or tikka masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Curry

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil use a bit more if needed
  • 1 onion medium, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¾ teaspoon salt adjust per taste
  • 1 chili pepper chopped (jalapeno or cayenne or serrano)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1½ cups crushed tomatoes see note
  • 1 cup yogurt whole, whipped
  • 2 tablespoon fenugreek leaves fresh, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried leaves
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream optional
  • Cilantro chopped for garnish

Instructions

Beef Meatballs (Koftas)

  • Combine all the ingredients for koftas (meatballs) in a mixing bowl. Mix and knead it well for 3-4 minutes and let it rest.
  • Shape 16 smooth and cylindrical (or round) koftas and arrange on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Broil meatballs on high for about 3 to 5 minutes on both sides.
  • Tip: You can do this while cooking the curry on the side.
  • 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.

Curry (Sauce)

  • Heat olive oil in a cooking pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add ginger and garlic paste and stir for 2 minutes. Then add tikka masala, chili powder, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt and mix well.
  • Next add chili peppers, tomato paste and stir 2 minutes. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and cook couple minutes.
  • Add whipped yogurt and stir very well. Stir in fenugreek leaves, which give a distinctive taste to this dish.
  • 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.
  • Tip: If necessary, you may use a blender and process the sauce.

Finish

  • Add koftas to the sauce. Adjust seasoning and consistency as needed.
  • Increase the heat to medium high and once the curry starts bubbling, lower the heat and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Scatter chopped cilantro leaves on the top. You may drizzle cream or whipped yogurt on top.
  • Serve this beef meatball curry with rice or flat bread. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you prefer to use fresh tomatoes for the gravy, chop and puree 1 pound of fresh tomatoes with the skin and seeds, along with 1 tablespoon tomato paste.
  • If using fresh tomatoes, you may skip addition of water in the recipe, and add the yogurt only after the tomatoes are very well cooked. Otherwise the yogurt will curdle and the gravy will not be smooth. I prefer to use grass fed whole milk yogurt.
  • You could also try using tomato paste (½ cup double concentrated good quality tomato paste + 2 cups water).
  • Use grated onion or grated zucchini for soft, juicy and moist meatballs.
  • Meatballs should be broiled or grilled quickly at high temperature to only brown the meat well on the exterior. If it takes too long, then the meatballs can become dry.
  • For a richer flavor or special occasions, drizzle some ghee or cream on the top, at the end of the cooking process.
  • Replace the breadcrumbs with chickpea flour to make gluten free kofta curry.
  • If you wanted to make these koftas on stove top, then try using a cast iron skillet and drain the fat.