Keema ke Kofta

Minced mutton balls in a thick gravy

Ingredients

For the Gravy :

3 Onions, finely chopped

3 Tomatoes

2 tsp. Chili powder

2 1/2 tsp. Coriander powder

1/4 tsp. Turmeric powder

1 tsp. Ginger-garlic paste

3 Cloves

2 Cardamoms (black)

2 Bay leaves

1 tsp. Cumin seeds

4-5 Green chilies, finely chopped

1 tbsp. Coriander leaves, finely chopped

Water to make the gravy

5-6 tbsp. Oil

Salt according to Taste For the Koftas :

1 LB Mince mutton

1 Egg

3 tbsp. Coriander leaves, finely chopped

1/2 tsp. Cumin seeds

1/2 tsp. Red Chili powder

1/2 tsp. Coriander powder

Salt according to taste

Method

For the Koftas :

1. Wash the mince and squeeze out the water and finely chop the coriander leaves and green chilies.
2. Mix all the ingredients together, make medium sized koftas and keep aside.

For the Gravy :

1. Finely chop the onions and the green chilies and fry them with the cumin seeds, bay leaves and ginger-garlic paste till golden.
2. Grind the tomatoes, cardamoms, cloves and the powdered masalas together, add this mixture and salt to the onions and continue frying on a low flame.
3. Immediately put the koftas into the gravy and wait till the koftas leave water and then only if required add more water and let the koftas cook on a low flame.
4. Once cooked, remove from heat and serve garnished with chopped coriander leaves.