Kofta Meatball Curry

Dive into the bold, aromatic flavors of Kofta Meatball Curry—a rich and hearty dish that combines perfectly spiced meatballs with a creamy, tomato-based curry sauce. This traditional recipe allows you to use your choice of ground beef, lamb, or chicken, flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, cilantro, and a blend of warming spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. The fried koftas are simmered to tender perfection in a yogurt-infused curry, made even more indulgent with a touch of heavy cream. Ideal for weeknight dinners or festive occasions, this crowd-pleaser pairs beautifully with steamed basmati rice or pillowy naan bread. Whether you're exploring Indian-inspired cuisine or elevating your meals with exotic flavors, this Kofta Meatball Curry delivers both comfort and sophistication.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground meat (beef, lamb, or chicken)
• 2 medium Onion
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 3 tbsp Fresh cilantro
• 2 Green chilies
• 2 tbsp Gram flour (besan)
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 0.5 tsp Red chili powder
• 1.5 tsp Salt
• 3 tbsp Cooking oil
• 3 medium Tomatoes (pureed)
• 4 tbsp Plain yogurt
• 1 tsp Garam masala
• 2 tbsp Heavy cream
• 1.5 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Finely mince 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, and 1 green chili. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, minced onion, garlic, chili, 1 tbsp of chopped cilantro, gram flour, 0.5 tsp ground coriander, 0.5 tsp ground cumin, 0.5 tsp turmeric, 0.25 tsp red chili powder, and 0.5 tsp salt. Mix thoroughly to create a uniform meat mixture.

Step 2

Shape the meat mixture into small, even-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter). Set them aside on a plate.

Step 3

Heat 2 tbsp of cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Lightly fry the kofta meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Remove them from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

Finely chop the remaining onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili. In the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.

Step 5

Add the chopped garlic, ginger, and green chili to the pan and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the pureed tomatoes, remaining ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, and red chili powder. Cook the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the oil begins to separate.

Step 7

Lower the heat and whisk in the plain yogurt, 0.5 tsp salt, and 1 cup of water to create a smooth curry base. Bring to a simmer.

Step 8

Carefully place the fried kofta meatballs into the simmering curry. Cover the pan and cook for 20-25 minutes on low heat, turning the meatballs occasionally and adding more water if needed to maintain the desired consistency.

Step 9

Once the meatballs are cooked through and the curry has thickened, stir in the garam masala, heavy cream, and remaining chopped cilantro. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Serve hot with steamed basmati rice or fresh naan bread, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1556.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2102.5

Total Fat 156.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 383.6mg	0%
Sodium 4039.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 74.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 30.3g
Protein 107.3g	0%

Vitamin D 28.8IU	0%
Calcium 406.0mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 3243.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.0%

Protein: 20.1%

Carbs: 14.0%