Recipe

Karahi Masala Koftay Or Meatballs Curry Recipe

	Ambus / All my dishes 8 months, 3 weeks ago Meatballs made of Ground Beef/Mutton and cooked in a delicious spicy Gravy. Prep:20m Cook:50m Servings:12	Ambus
	pakistani koftay meatballs curry

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Ingredients

Meatballs:

1 kg. ground beef/mutton

4 tbsp roasted chickpeas / gram flour

1 tbsp desicated coconut

1 tsp poppy seeds

1/2 tsp garam masala

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

1 tbsp salt

1 tbsp red chillies powder

Pinch of nigella seeds,optional

1 tbsp coriander seeds,crushed

1 medium onion,finely chopped

4 tbsp mint/fresh coriander leaves,chopped

2-3 green chillies,finely chopped

GRAVY:

1/2 cup oil

250 gm. onions,thinly sliced

300 gm. tomatoes,chopped

1/2 cup / 125 gm. yogurt

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

4-6 black pepper,whole

4-5 cloves

1 large cardamom

1 inch piece cinnamon stick

2 tbsp crushed coriander seeds

1 1/2 to 2 tbsp crushed red chillies

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

pinch of nigella seeds

salt,to taste

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1/4 tsp nutmeg & mace powder

2 tbsp green coriander leaves,chopped

Directions

Grind chickpeas,coconut and poppy seeds to a fine powder.

Combine all ingredients of meatballs in a large bowl.

Mix well and let stand 1/2 an hour to blend flavours.

Mean while,heat oil in a large pan/wok.Fry sliced onion in oil at medium heat till light brown.

Remove from oil and drain on absorbent paper.

Put tomatoes,yogurt,cumin seeds and fried onions in a blender and blend to a smooth paste.

Reheat the oil in the pan.Add ginger garlic paste,black pepper,cloves,cardamom,cinnamon stick and fry for 30 seconds,then add the above paste.

Add crushed coriander seeds,crushed red chillies,turmeric powder,nigella seeds and salt.

Cook,covered,on medium heat till water dries and the sides leave oil.

Mean while,prepare meatballs.With wet hands,shape mixture into medium sized balls.

When gravy is ready,add the prepared meatballs in a single layer.

Cook on low heat,moving the pan occasionally for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are done.

Add little water,if the gravy is very thick and bring to a boil.

Remove from heat.Sprinkle garam masala,nutmeg & mace powder.Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot with Naan/Chappati.

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Comments

choclytcandy 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Ambus--so SORRY! I accidently rated this as a 4 but wanted to give it 5 Forks! :-(

momo_55grandma 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Wow what a great meatball and gravey gotta try this thanks bunches high5

greekgirrrl 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
What an amaaaaaazing recipe! High 5! I can't wait to make this ambus!

chefmeow 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
This sounds amazing. Great post my friend and a very high 5.

angieaugusta 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Sounds delicious ambus....thx for sharing....hi5

juels 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Both meatballs and gravy sound absolutely delicious here! 5 forks, my friend!

notyourmomma 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Oh, this sounds delicious. All the best of the aromatics, it must be so tempting as it cooks. Fragrant and delightful.

linda2230 8 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Wow, I love the spices and herbs, such a dept of flavors that go into this recipe, I am sure I will love it. "5" from me. Thank you for sharing. ~~~Judy~~