Low Fat Kofta Curry Recipe

Name: Low Fat Kofta Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g lean ground beef; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon ground chili; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 onions, roughly chopped; 4 tablespoons korma curry paste; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon sunflower oil; 200 ml beef stock; 400 g crushed tomatoes; 175 ml evaporated low-fat milk; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup frozen peas; fresh coriander (to garnish)

Servings: persons

500 g lean ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 teaspoon ground chili
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 onions, roughly chopped
4 tablespoons korma curry paste
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
200 ml beef stock
400 g crushed tomatoes
175 ml evaporated low-fat milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup frozen peas
fresh coriander (to garnish)

1
Combine beef, garlic, ginger, chilli, garam masala, half the onion, and 1 tablespoon curry paste.
2
Season with salt and pepper, then form into walnut-sized balls.
3
Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat, add kofta balls and cook in batches until lightly browned.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Add remaining onion to pan and cook over very low heat until soft and lightly golden.
6
Add remaining curry paste, stock and tomatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring for 5 minutes.
7
Add milk and lemon juice.
8
Return kofta to the pan and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
9
Add peas and cook for 2 minutes.
10
Serve with rice and garnish with coriander.

472

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g lean ground beef, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 teaspoon ginger, grated, 1 teaspoon ground chili, and more.

Yes, Low Fat 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.

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Low Fat Kofta Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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