Beef Kofta Curry

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 None large Spanish onion, sliced
• 2 None dried chilies
• 1 None cinnamon stick
• 6 None cardamom pods
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
• 1 (13.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• None None Kofta
• 1 lb ground beef
• 3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roots chopped, leaves picked
• 1 tsp garam masala
• None None steamed basmati rice, to serve

1. In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook onion for 4-5 mins, until golden. Add chilies and spices. Cook for 1 min, until fragrant and toasted. Add tomatoes, 1 cup water and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 4-5 mins.
2. Meanwhile, to make the kofta, combine all ingredients in a food processor. Process to combine. Season. Shape into ovals, using around 1 tbsp mixture per kofta.
3. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook kofta for 8-10 mins, until browned on all sides. Serve with curry and steamed rice.

vegetable oil, spanish onion, chilies, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, seeds, cumin seeds, tomatoes, brown sugar, olive oil, kofta, ground beef, ginger, garlic, fresh cilantro, garam masala, basmati rice

Taken from recipes-plus.com/api/v2.0/recipes/25538 (may not work)