Kheema Kofta

Ingredients (Serves: 2-3)

For the Gravy:

• - 1 cup: Onions (finely chopped)
• - 1 cup: Tomatoes
• - 1 tsp: Ginger-garlic paste
• - 4-5: Green chilies (finely chopped)
• - 1 tsp: Coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• - 2 tsp: Chili powder
• - 2 1/2 tsp: Coriander powder
• - 1/4 tsp: Turmeric powder
• - 3 pcs: Cloves
• - 2-3: Cardamoms (black)
• - 2-3: Bay leaves
• - 1 tsp: Cumin seeds
• - Water to make the gravy
• - 5-6 tsp: Oil
• - Salt to taste

For the Koftas:

• - 1/2 kg: Mince (mutton)
• - 1 Egg
• - Coriander leaves (finely chopped)
• - 1/2 tsp: Cumin seeds
• - 1/2 tsp: Coriander powder
• - 1/2 tsp: Red Chili powder
• - Salt To taste

For the Koftas:

• - Wash mince and squeeze out water.
• - Finely chop coriander leaves and green chilies.
• - Mix all the ingredients together.
• - Make medium sized koftas and keep aside.

For the Gravy:

• - Finely chop onions and green chilies. Fry them with cumin seeds, bay leaves and ginger-garlic paste till golden.
• - Grind tomatoes, cardamoms, cloves and the powdered masalas together. Add this mixture and salt to the onions and continue frying on a low flame.
• - Immediately put the koftas into the gravy and wait till the koftas leave water and then only if required add more water and let the koftas cook on a low flame.
• - Once cooked, remove from heat and serve garnished with chopped coriander leaves.