LAMB KOFTA
(Meatballs)
A quick and simple dish. The meatballs are a favourite with everyone especially the kids. A dish that can be eaten in a variety of ways if the sauce is left thick the koftas can be served in a wrap or by thinning it slightly by adding more water it can be eaten with rice or spaghetti. Try this dish you will love it.
Suitable for: Gluten free, Dairy free
Prep and Cooking Time : 50 mins
Serves : 4-6 people
Kofta Ingredients:
600g lamb mince
1 onion
3 garlic cloves
1 inch ginger
4 green chillies (Strength varies please be cautious)
1 to 1 ½ tsp salt or to taste
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
½ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp carom seeds
¼ tsp cumin seeds
½ beaten egg
Handful of coriander chopped
Method:
Peel the onion and add to blender with chillies, ginger and garlic
Add all the ingredients into a bowl and mix together
Make into golf size balls ensuring they are smooth all over
So that the mixture does not stick to hands keep a bowl of water close by so you can rub water on the palm of your hands
Curry Ingredients:
2 tablespoon oil
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
½ inch ginger
2 to 3 green chillies (Strength varies please be cautious)
400g chopped tomatoes (1 tomato tin)
1 teaspoon salt for taste
½ teaspoon coriander powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder
½ teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoon natural yogurt (optional)
360ml water
Method:
Heat oil in saucepan , add chopped onion and fry until light brown/golden, leave to cool
Blend tomatoes, chillies, garlic, ginger and onions in food processor
Transfer the mixture into the saucepan, add all the spices and stir on heat
The curry sauce colour will darken and this is when you add water
Increase the heat so that the sauce boils then reduce to simmer and add the meatballs to the sauce
Cover the pan and leave to cook for 10-15 minutes
Once cooked add the yogurt (optional)
Serve with rice, naan bread or spaghett