Beef Kofta Curry

Koftas

• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 20 g Ginger root
• 1 piece Green chili pepper
• 20 g Fresh coriander
• 2 tsp Ground cumin
• 2 tsp Ground coriander
• 2 tsp Garam masala
• 500 g Minced beef

Curry sauce

• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 500 g Tomato, ripe
• 200 g Yogurt

1. Grate the onion into a mixing bowl, then finely grate the garlic and ginger into the same bowl. Finely chop the green chilli (if using) and most of the coriander, reserving a small handful for serving.
2. Add the minced beef to the bowl with the ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, chopped coriander and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the mixture looks slightly sticky, then shape into 12 to 14 small koftas.
3. Heat the ghee in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Brown the koftas for 5 to 7 minutes, turning to colour all over, then lift them onto a plate.
4. Lower the heat to medium and add the tomatoes to the same pan. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring and pressing them with a wooden spoon, until they break down into a thick, glossy sauce.
5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the yogurt a spoonful at a time so it stays smooth. Return the koftas to the pan, cover and simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes until the koftas are cooked through and the sauce lightly thickens.

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