Mutton kofta is a delicious and flavorful Indian dish that is made with minced mutton (lamb) shaped into small balls and cooked in a rich and spicy gravy. Here's a recipe to make mutton kofta at home
Ingredients
For the kofta
500g minced mutton (lamb)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
For the gravy
2 onions, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup water
Instructions
In a bowl, mix the minced mutton with onion, green chilies, coriander leaves, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix everything well.
Take a small amount of the mixture and shape it into small balls or koftas. Repeat this process with the remaining mixture.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the koftas and fry them until they turn golden brown. Once done, remove them from the oil and keep them aside.
In a separate pan, heat oil and add the chopped onions. Saute until they turn golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped tomatoes and saute for a few minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
Add water and let the mixture come to a boil. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the gravy thickens.
Add the fried koftas to the gravy and mix gently. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the koftas are cooked through.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.
Your delicious Mutton Kofta is ready to be enjoyed!
Recipe by : Aziz Hussain