Lamb Kofta

Ingredients

For koftas:-
Lamb(minced) - 500 gm
Garlic pod - 1 no
Ginger(grated) - 1/4 tsp
Fresh red or green chillies - 1 no
Chilly powder - 1/4 tsp or as reqd
Coriander leaves(chopped) - 2 tbsp
Salt - 1 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Onion - 1 no
Egg(lightly beaten) - 1 no
Oil or ghee for frying

For gravy:-
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Onion(medium) - 2 nos
Garlic pods - 2 nos
Ginger(finely chopped) - 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
Tomato(medium) - 2 nos
Lamb stock - 1 1/2 cups
Salt - 1 tsp
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Chilly powder - 1 tsp or as reqd
Coriander leaves(chopped) - 2 tbsp

Servings
5

HOW TO PREPAREF

Making the koftas:-
1)Mix together minced meat, onion, garlic, ginger, chillies, coriander, salt and garam masala.
2)Shape into walnut size balls. It will be easier if u use wet hands to shape them.
3)Dip balls in the beaten egg.
4)Fry in hot oil, till they turn golden brown.
5)Drain on an absorbent paper.

For making the gravy:-
1)Heat ghee in a large heavy pan or wok.
2)Fry onions, garlic and ginger slowly, until onions turn soft and golden.
3)Add tumeric powder, garam masala and chilly powder and stir fry for 1 min.
4)Add tomatoes, chilly powder, salt and lemon juice and stir well.
5)Add stock and mix well.
6)Add koftas and mix well.
7)Cover and simmer for 20 - 25 mins, until the gravy is thick.
8)Add chopped coriander leaves 5 mins before switching off the flame.

:- Serve with rice or naan.