Spicy Indian Kofta Recipe

Name: Spicy Indian Kofta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cayenne bell peppers (I just used Thai bird's eye chilies); 1 small onion, minced; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro; 6 mint leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried); 1 medium potato, finely grated; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef
2 teaspoons minced ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cayenne bell peppers (I just used Thai bird's eye chilies)
1 small onion, minced
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
6 mint leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 medium potato, finely grated
salt and pepper

1
Put the ground meat in a larger bowl, and add ginger, garlic, cayenne peppers, onion, egg, tumeric, garam masala, cilantro, mint, potato, and salt and pepper to taste.
2
Mix well (you'll have to use your hands for this one).
3
Form golf ball sized balls with the meat mixture, and set aside.
4
Allow to rest 30 minutes.
5
Heat oven to 375u00b0.
6
Place the kofta on a non-stick cookie sheet and bake 25 minutes or until cooked through, and slightly browned.
7
Serve hot, with nan bread, cucumber-yogurt sauce and a fresh tomato and mint salad.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef, 2 teaspoons minced ginger, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 4 cayenne bell peppers (I just used Thai bird's eye chilies), and more.

Yes, Spicy Indian Kofta falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Indian Kofta

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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