Masala Mix'ins

 

Kofta

 

$6.99

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A tomato and cream-based sauce with flavorful, spiced meatballs

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Meatballs (Kofta)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. meat (ground beef, chicken, turkey or lamb)
  • ½ onion, minced
  • 1” ginger root, crushed
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 egg
  • 1-2 chilies (optional)
  • 3T oil

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, slightly beat the egg. Mix in meat, minced onion, crushed ginger and garlic, and the meat masala (spice pack #1). For added spice, mix in 2 chopped chilies (optional).

In a fry pan, gently brown kofta to seal their shape. Set aside.

(Later, you will cook the kofta in the prepared tomato- based masala sauce…)

Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 lg. onion, thinly sliced
  • 3T oil
  • 1” ginger root, crushed
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 14 oz. can tomato puree
  • 14 oz. can broth (beef or chicken)
  • 1 c water
  • 1c light cream
  • 2T chopped, fresh
  • cilantro (optional garnish)

Directions

In a large pot, heat oil and fry onions on medium until golden-dark brown. Add crushed ginger and garlic, fry 2 min.

In a separate bowl, add ¼ c of water to the masala packet (sauce pack #2) and mix until a consistent paste forms. Combine with onions in pot and fry for 2 minutes.

Stir in tomato puree, can of broth, and water. Bring to a boil.

Add in browned kofta (meatballs). Cover and simmer ~30 until kofta are cooked through.

Turn off heat and gently stir in cream.

Garnish with cilantro, a splash of cream and serve over hot rice or with naan (flat bread).