Kofta Curry

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 onion, grated
• 2 teaspoons gingerroot, grated
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• salt
• black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons fresh mint, finely chopped
• 500 g ground beef
• 15 g ghee or 15 g oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 3 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 cup peeled tomatoes, chopped or 1 (14 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped

Recipe

• 1 place the grated onion and 1 teaspoon of the ginger in a mixing bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, the egg and 2 teaspoons finely chopped mint.
• 2 leave for 5 minutes then add the beef and mix thoroughly.
• 3 stand for 15 minutes and mix again, then shape into balls the size of a walnut.
• 4 heat the ghee in a saucepan and brown the meatballs on all sides.
• 5 remove to a plate, leaving the oil in the pan.
• 6 reduce the heat, add the onion and cook gently until soft.
• 7 add the garlic, the remaining ginger and curry powder, stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
• 8 stir in the tomatoes and stock, return the meatballs, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the meatballs are tender and the sauce is thick.
• 9 stir in the remaining garam masala and fresh mint.
• 10 simmer for 2 to 3 minutes and adjust the seasoning to taste.
• 11 serve with boiled rice; yoghurt mixed with chopped mint, crushed garlic and sliced cucumber; banana slices mixed with coconut, and sliced tomatoes mixed with chopped spring onions (scallions) and a little vinegar.