Kofta Hara Masala (Indian Meatballs in a Green Sauce)

Succulent lamb meatballs simmered in a vibrant green herb sauce, served alongside aromatic lemon and ginger infused basmati rice.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 763.7 kcals 3054.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 78.1 grams 312.4 grams
Fat 38 grams 152.2 grams
Protein 34.6 grams 138.4 grams
Cook Time
55 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
150
ml
Yoghurt
plain
2
tbsp
Single Cream
for garnish
Fruits
1
tsp
Lemon Juice
for sauce
2
piece
Lemon
juice of both, zest of one
GrainsCereals
Liquids
800
ml
Water
hot, for sauce
800
ml
Water
for rice
Meat
500
g
Lamb
minced
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Coriander
fresh, chopped
1
tsp
Allspice
ground
1
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
tsp
Salt
to taste
1
bunch
Coriander
fresh, small
1
tbsp
Mint
fresh, chopped
1
tsp
1
tsp
0.25
tsp
Turmeric
ground, for sauce
1
handful
Almonds
toasted, flaked
1
pinch
Turmeric
for rice
OilsFats
1
tsp
Ghee
clarified butter
Vegetables
2
piece
Spring Onions
finely chopped
2
piece
Green Chillies
finely chopped
2
piece
Onions
finely sliced
3
piece
Green Chillies
for sauce
1
cm
Root Ginger
sliced into julienne strips

Steps

  • Thoroughly combine all kofta ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Shape the mixture into golf ball sized meatballs.
  • Fry sliced onions in oil until golden-brown and set aside, reserving the oil.
  • Blend green sauce ingredients and most of the fried onions into a smooth paste.
  • Reheat the reserved oil and fry the spice paste for 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Add 800ml hot water, bring to boil, add koftas, and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
  • The koftas are ready once the oil separates from the thickened sauce.
  • Wash, rinse, soak for 30 minutes, and drain the basmati rice.
  • Boil water with lemon zest, lemon juice, ginger, salt, and ghee before adding rice and turmeric.
  • Simmer covered with a cloth and lid for 10 minutes once craters form in the rice.
  • Remove the rice from the heat after the steaming period.
  • Garnish koftas with onions, almonds, cream, and mint, then serve with the rice.