Beef or Lamb Koftas - Pakistani Meatballs

Makes approximately 20 pieces

Beef or Lamb Koftas - Pakistani Meatballs

Beef or Lamb Koftas - Pakistani Meatballs 1

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Ingredients

500 g	beef or lamb, ground
1 tbsp	coriander, freshly chopped
1 tbsp	mint, freshly chopped
1 tbsp	spring onion, freshly chopped
some	salt
1 tsp	garam masala
	For the sauce:
1	onion, finely chopped
1 tsp	ginger, grated
1 tsp	garlic, grated
2	tomatoes, finely chopped
500 ml	yoghurt
some	vegetable oil
	salt
	chili powder
1 tsp	coriander powder
1 tsp	cumin powder
1 tsp	turmeric powder
1 tsp	garam masala
1 tbsp	coriander, freshly chopped

Method

Preparation time: ca. 30 min / Grade of difficulty: medium / Calories per portion: n/a

Mix the ground meat with the fresh herbs a little Salt and the Garam Masala. Form small balls and set aside for 15 Minutes.

In a deep pan heat the oil and slowly fry the onions to a golden brown color. Add ginger and garlic and the spices. Add the tomatoes and cook on medium heat till tomatoes disolve.

Now add the yoghurt 1 tablespoon at a time. Keep stirring all the time! Add salt and chili to taste. Cover and keep cooking for 10 minutes, until consistency is thick and reddish brown in color.

Add the koftas and shake the pan slightly, so koftas are coated well. Let them simmer in the covered pan for 30-40 minutes.

Turn off heat. Mix in the fresh coriander and let sit for 10 minutes. Serve with rice.