Description
Curry simmering 'Kofta'—meatballs of minced mutton kneaded with spices and fried (or boiled)—in a rich gravy of onions, tomatoes, and strong spices.
Restaurants serving Mutton Kofta Curry
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Minced mutton
- Onion
- Tomato puree
- Garlic ginger paste
- Cumin seeds
- Garam masala
- Chickpea flour
Instructions
- Mix minced mutton with minced onions, green chilies, cumin, coriander, garam masala, chickpea flour (binder); knead well, form ping-pong sized balls, fry in oil.
- Heat oil in a pot, fry cumin seeds and onion paste until caramelized, add garlic-ginger, tomato puree, spices to make a rich masala sauce.
- Toss fried meat Koftas into sauce, simmer on low ~
- mins until meatballs absorb spice flavors to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Deep garam masala aroma and wild mutton smell
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Mixed minced meatballs (commercial ones for quick sub)
Pairing
Tandoori Roti、Saffron Rice
Trivia
[Trend] 'Kofta' is a Middle Eastern-derived dish meaning 'ground' in Persian. Vegetarian veg/cheese Koftas are also popular in India, but for non-veg, Mutton Kofta is the ultimate feast.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Crush the meatball with a spoon, mixing the overflowing meat juice with the spicy sauce before pouring over rice to eat!
Allergen
Mutton