Lamb Kofta Curry

Indian-flavoured lamb meatballs cooked in a wonderfully spicy sauce, perfect for a hearty dinner or reheated the next day.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 419.1 kcals 2514.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 14.1 grams 84.6 grams
Fat 32.1 grams 192.4 grams
Protein 19.7 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
0.5
tsp
Caster Sugar
For sauce
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Tomato Purée
For sauce
Liquids
500
ml
Lamb Stock
Made with half a stock cube
Meat
600
g
Lamb
Lean mince
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
Roughly chopped
1
tsp
Sea Salt
Flaked
0.25
tsp
1
tsp
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
3
tbsp
Coriander
Fresh leaves, finely chopped
4
clove
Garlic
For sauce, finely chopped
0.5
tsp
Chilli Powder
For sauce, hot
1
tbsp
Garam Masala
For sauce
1
tsp
Sea Salt
For sauce, flaked
2
piece
OilsFats
3
tbsp
Ghee
Or sunflower oil
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Roughly chopped
2
piece
Green Chillies
Deseeded if preferred
15
g
Ginger
Fresh root, peeled and roughly chopped
2
piece
Onion
For sauce, roughly chopped
25
g
Ginger
For sauce, fresh root, peeled and finely chopped
4
piece
Tomatoes
Large, ripe, roughly chopped

Steps

  • Combine kofta onion, chillies, ginger, garlic, salt, spices, and tomato purée in a food processor.
  • Blend into a smooth paste, add the lamb, and blend again briefly.
  • Stir in coriander and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Fry sauce onions, garlic, and ginger in ghee for 10 minutes until soft.
  • Add chilli powder and garam masala and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook for 4 minutes until softened.
  • Add tomato purée, salt, sugar, stock, cinnamon, and bay leaves then simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Roll the chilled lamb mixture into approximately 24 small meatballs.
  • Remove whole spices from the sauce and blend until smooth using a stick blender.
  • Stir 200ml of water into the sauce and bring back to a simmer.
  • Add meatballs to the sauce and cook uncovered for 35 minutes until tender.
  • Serve meatballs with rice, yogurt, and fresh coriander.