Kofta Curry (Meatball curry)

Name: Kofta Curry (Meatball curry)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 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; 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 ); 3/4 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

Prep:30minCook:45min

Kofta curry is a delicious dish of succulent grilled or broiled beef meatballs in a rich, creamy and spicy sauce. It is full of fragrant Indian spices and makes a great weeknight dinner. This low carb meatball curry is also freezer friendly. Great tips for lightening it up also included.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:16:56 GMT