Kofta Curry Recipe

Name: Kofta Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs ground chicken; 1 piece (3/4 inch) fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp ghee; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 None fresh long red chili peppers, finely chopped; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground fenugreek; 1 tsp garam masala; 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped coarsely; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

1 3/4 lbs ground chicken
1 piece (3/4 inch) fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp ghee
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 None fresh long red chili peppers, finely chopped
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground fenugreek
1 tsp garam masala
4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped coarsely
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1
Combine ground chicken, ginger, cinnamon, chopped cilantro and half the garlic in large bowl. Roll level tablespoons of the mixture into balls. Place balls on tray; cover. Refrigerate 30 mins.
2
Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp of the ghee in large saucepan. Cook onion, chili pepper, spices and remaining garlic, stirring, until onion is lightly browned. Add tomato; cook, stirring, about 5 mins or until tomato softens. Add stock; simmer, uncovered, about 15 mins or until sauce thickens slightly.
3
Heat remaining ghee in large skillet on medium-high heat. Cook kofta, in batches, until browned. Add kofta to sauce; simmer, uncovered, about 10 mins or until kofta are cooked through. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro leaves.
4
Serve kofta curry with a cucumber raita, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 lbs ground chicken, 1 piece (3/4 inch) fresh ginger, grated, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Kofta Curry falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kofta Curry

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