Noori Kofta - Boatman's Fish Ball Recipe

Name: Noori Kofta - Boatman's Fish Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh fish (could be fresh water such as pike or whitefish or saltwater such as flounder); ½ cup finely chopped onion; 12 inch fresh ginger, chopped finely; 3 garlic cloves, chopped finely; 1 teaspoon fresh hot green chili pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons softly cooked yellow split peas; 2 cups water; 1 cup yogurt; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 whole dried hot red chili pepper; ½ cup chopped fresh tomato; 1 tablespoon corn oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 lbs fresh fish (could be fresh water such as pike or whitefish or saltwater such as flounder)
½ cup finely chopped onion
12 inch fresh ginger, chopped finely
3 garlic cloves, chopped finely
1 teaspoon fresh hot green chili pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons softly cooked yellow split peas
2 cups water
1 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1 whole dried hot red chili pepper
½ cup chopped fresh tomato
1 tablespoon corn oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander, for garnish

1
In a food processor, process together the fish, onion, ginger, garlic, green chili, salt, garam masala, and split peas.
2
With the mixture, form balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
3
Put the water in a pan or skillet and bring to a boil.
4
Add the balls, one at a time, and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
5
Remove the balls.
6
To the broth in the pan, add the yogurt, fennel seed, whole red chili, tomato and oil.
7
Simmer, uncovered, over low heat for 15 minutes.
8
Return the fish balls to the sauce and cook for 5 minutes more.
9
Serve warm with pilau (flavored rice), garnished with fresh coriander.

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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: 2 lbs fresh fish (could be fresh water such as pike or whitefish or saltwater such as flounder), ½ cup finely chopped onion, 12 inch fresh ginger, chopped finely, 3 garlic cloves, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Noori Kofta - Boatman's Fish Ball falls under the Seafood 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.

Noori Kofta - Boatman's Fish Ball

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