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| English: Kofta (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
Koftas can be found in some of the earliest known Arabic cookbooks. This lamb version is among the original ones. The meat can be replaced with ground meat if desired.
Serves 4 with 30 minutes plus 1 hour cooking time. Other spices featured here can be found in specialty stores that are near you.
You will need:
For the meatball:
1 kilo minced lamb
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 teaspoon coriander leaves
1/2 teaspoon ginger, chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
5 tablespoons breadcrumbs
2 eggs
4 pieces bay leaves
5 pieces cardamom
3 pieces cinnamon sticks
5 pieces cloves
1 large onion, chopped
3 teaspoons ginger garlic paste (from 1 ½ teaspoons each of ginger and garlic)
1 cup fresh tomato puree
1 tablespoon red chili sauce
salt to taste
Here's how:
1) To make the meatball, mix all ingredients. With your hand, form 10 small balls out of the meat mixture.
2) Heat oil in a pan. Add bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, and cloves, then saute' over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add the onion and saute' until transparent in color. Add the ginger garlic paste and saute' until onions are light brown. Pour in tomato puree, red chili sauce, and salt, then boil.
3) Reduce to medium heat and then add the meatballs. Simmer until the meat is tender. Take out the cinnamon sticks and bay leaves. Adjust seasoning if needed.
4) Serve with choice of bread. Try naan or chapati to dine like you're in India.
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