Lamb Koftas & Cauliflower Gravy

          For the gravy:
        • Small onion- 1 (finely chopped)
        • Tomatoes- 2 (finely chopped)
        • Grated ginger- 1 inch piece
        • Crushed garlic- 2 cloves
        • Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
        • Red chili powder- 1 tsp
        • Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
        • Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
        • Plain yoghurt- 1/ 2cup
        • Cinnamon- 1 stick
        • Cloves- 2
        • Seeds from 1 cardamom
        • Oil- 6 tablespoons
        • Salt
        • Chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves
          For the koftas:
        • Ground Lamb- 1 lb.
        • Egg- 1 (beaten)
        • Small cauliflower- 1 (cut into florets)
        • Grated ginger- 1 inch piece
        • Crushed garlic- 2 cloves
        • Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
        • Garam masala powder- 1/2 tsp
        • Salt
        • Chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves

        Grind the ginger, garlic, cumin powder, garam masala, coriander leaves and 1/2 a tsp of salt together and make it into a paste. Add this ground paste and the egg to the ground lamb and mix well. Make small balls out of this mixture. Keep them aside.

        Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion until brown, add the cinnamon, cloves, cardamom seeds, ginger, garlic, chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and mix well. Fry for few minutes. Then add the tomatoes and stir-fry until the oil separates from the mixture. Add the yoghurt, salt and sprinkle little water. Let this come to a boil. Now add the meatballs and the cauliflower and cook over low heat for 25 minutes or until the meat is cooked. Stir occasionally without breaking the meatballs. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

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