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Koftas (Lamb Meatballs in Spicy Gravy) (recipes)


Koftas (Lamb Meatballs in Spicy Gravy)

Yield: Makes 6 servings



Ingredients:



2teaspoons Garam Masala (recipe follows)

1-1/2pounds ground lamb or ground beef round

2eggs

1-1/2cups finely chopped onions, divided

1/2cup chopped fresh cilantro

2cloves garlic, minced

1teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1-1/2teaspoons salt, divided

24whole blanched almonds

1tablespoon peanut oil

1teaspoon ground coriander

1teaspoon ground cumin

1teaspoon chili powder

1/2teaspoon turmeric

2tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

1/2cup water

1cup plain yogurt









Preparation:





1.Prepare Garam Masala. Place 2 teaspoons in medium bowl. Add lamb, eggs, 1/2 cup onion, cilantro, garlic, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.2.Shape mixture into 24 ovals or balls; insert 1 almond into each meatball. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the meatballs; cook 8 minutes or until brown, turning frequently. Remove meatballs from skillet. Repeat with remaining meatballs.3.Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 cup onion. Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until browned. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt, coriander, cumin, chili powder and turmeric. Add tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.4.Add water; bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Add meatballs. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Remove meatballs from skillet to serving platter; keep warm.5.Remove skillet from heat; place yogurt in small bowl. Stir in several spoonfuls hot mixture. Stir yogurt mixture into sauce in skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until sauce thickens. Do not boil. Pour sauce over meatballs. Garnish as desired.







Garam Masala

Yield: Makes about 3 tablespoons



Ingredients:



2teaspoons cumin seeds

2teaspoons whole black peppercorns

1-1/2teaspoons coriander seeds

1teaspoon fennel seeds

3/4teaspoon whole cloves

1/2teaspoon whole cardamom seeds, pods removed

1cinnamon stick, broken









Preparation:





1.Preheat oven to 250°F. Combine all ingredients and spread on Baking sheet; bake 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Grind warm spices in spice mill or clean coffee grinder. Store in refrigerator in tightly covered glass jar.







Note:

Prepared Garam Masala can also be purchased at large supermarkets in the specialty foods aisle or in specialty grocery stores.







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