Chicken Kofta Curry (Chicken Meatballs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
- 450 grams Ground Or Minced Chicken
- 2 Onions, Grated
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves
- 1 Tablespoon Ginger Paste Or Grated Fresh Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste or Crushed Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Powder
- Few Fresh Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves, Chopped
- 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 3 Cloves
- 1 stick (1-inch Length) Cinnamon
- 3 Green Cardamom
- 1 Black Cardamom
- 2 Onions, Chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger Paste/grated;
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste or Crushed Garlic
- 4 Tomatoes, Chopped
- Salt To Taste
- 1 Tablespoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1/2 teaspoons Nutmeg Powder
- 1/2 teaspoons Red Chili Powder
- 1/4 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
- 1 cup Water
- Few Coriander (Cilantro) Leaves, For Garnish
- Oil, As Needed For Cooking
- For the meatballs: In a big bowl, mix all ingredients.
- Form small meatballs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and add the meatballs.
- Fry until golden brown.
- Once done, remove them from pan and set aside on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
- For the sauce: In a deep pan over medium to medium-high heat, heat some oil.
- Add cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon stick, green and black cardamom.
- When cumin seeds start to sizzle, add chopped onions and fry until onion starts to change color.
- Add ginger and garlic and stir fry for 1 minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes, salt, and all powdered spices.
- Cook until tomatoes start to break down and begin to separate from oil.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and add meatballs.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/chicken-kofta-curry-chicken-meatballs-in-spicy-tomato-sauce/ (may not work)