Kofta Curry (Meatball Curry)

Kofta Curry (Meatball Curry)


This dish goes well with rice or pita bread.
Serves: 6

Ingredients
2 lbs lean mince beef
3 tbsp oil, (preferably canola)
4 medium tomatoes, washed, diced
1 tsp salt
2 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp garlic paste
1 1/2 tsp green chillies, paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 /1.2 tsp red paprika powder
1/2 cup low fat natural yogurt
2 cups warm water

Cooking Guide
1. In a large bowl, mix lean ground beef, salt, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp green chilli. Shape the mixture into approximately 1 tbsp sized meatballs.

2. In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, add canola oil and chopped tomatoes. Cook on medium heat until the tomatoes are tender and reduced to a sauce like consistency.

3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir fry for five minutes.

4. Add meatballs into the saucepan and stir fry for five more minutes.

5. In a medium bowl, beat the yoghurt and whisk in the water to make a smooth sauce.

6. Pour the mixture into the meatballs.

7. Reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, until meatballs are evenly browned and tender.