Karahi Masala Koftay Or Meatballs Curry |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Meatballs made of Ground Beef/Mutton and cooked in a delicious spicy Gravy. Ingredients:
meatballs |
1 kg. ground beef/mutton |
4 tbsp roasted chickpeas / gram flour |
1 tbsp desicated coconut |
1 tsp poppy seeds |
1/2 tsp garam masala |
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste |
1 tbsp salt |
1 tbsp red chillies powder |
pinch of nigella seeds,optional |
1 tbsp coriander seeds,crushed |
1 medium onion,finely chopped |
4 tbsp mint/fresh coriander leaves,chopped |
2-3 green chillies,finely chopped |
gravy |
1/2 cup oil |
250 gm. onions,thinly sliced |
300 gm. tomatoes,chopped |
1/2 cup / 125 gm. yogurt |
1 tsp cumin seeds |
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste |
4-6 black pepper,whole |
4-5 cloves |
1 large cardamom |
1 inch piece cinnamon stick |
2 tbsp crushed coriander seeds |
1 1/2 to 2 tbsp crushed red chillies |
1/4 tsp turmeric powder |
pinch of nigella seeds |
salt,to taste |
1/2 tsp garam masala powder |
1/4 tsp nutmeg & mace powder |
2 tbsp green coriander leaves,chopped |
Directions:
1. Grind chickpeas,coconut and poppy seeds to a fine powder.
2. Combine all ingredients of meatballs in a large bowl.
3. Mix well and let stand 1/2 an hour to blend flavours.
4. Mean while,heat oil in a large pan/wok.Fry sliced onion in oil at medium heat till light brown.
5. Remove from oil and drain on absorbent paper.
6. Put tomatoes,yogurt,cumin seeds and fried onions in a blender and blend to a smooth paste.
7. Reheat the oil in the pan.Add ginger garlic paste,black pepper,cloves,cardamom,cinnamon stick and fry for 30 seconds,then add the above paste.
8. Add crushed coriander seeds,crushed red chillies,turmeric powder,nigella seeds and salt.
9. Cook,covered,on medium heat till water dries and the sides leave oil.
10. Mean while,prepare meatballs.With wet hands,shape mixture into medium sized balls.
11. When gravy is ready,add the prepared meatballs in a single layer.
12. Cook on low heat,moving the pan occasionally for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are done.
13. Add little water,if the gravy is very thick and bring to a boil.
14. Remove from heat.Sprinkle garam masala,nutmeg & mace powder.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
15. Serve hot with Naan/Chappati.
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