Aromatic Halal Lamb Kofta Curry

Name: Aromatic Halal Lamb Kofta Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 500 g halal ground lamb; 1/4 cup fresh mint and cilantro, chopped; 1 TL ginger-garlic paste (for kofta); 1 onion, puréed (for gravy); 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 1 TL coriander powder; 1/2 TL garam masala

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Enjoy a comforting bowl of Aromatic Halal Lamb Kofta Curry, a rich and traditional South Asian dish. Flavorful kofta (meatballs) are made from halal ground lamb, infused with ginger, garlic, and mint. These tender meatballs are then gently simmered in a deeply savory and complex gravy made from a base of slow-cooked onions and tomatoes, spiced with coriander, cumin, and turmeric. The long simmer ensures the meatballs remain moist while absorbing the intense flavor of the gravy. This curry is a hearty, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying main course, perfect with rice or naan bread.

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A deep bowl of dark brown curry with round meatballs, garnished with fresh cilantro

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time60 min

Servings4 Servings

Equipment

Large pot or Dutch oven

Instructions

1
In a bowl, mix ground lamb with chopped mint/cilantro, ginger-garlic paste, salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili powder. Form into small, tight meatballs (kofta). Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2
In a large pot, sauté the puréed onion until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute.
3
Stir in all the spice powders (coriander, cumin, turmeric, chili powder) and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the crushed tomatoes and 1 cup of water or broth. Bring to a simmer.
5
Gently add the raw kofta to the simmering gravy. Cover and cook on low heat for 35-40 minutes, stirring gently once or twice, until the kofta are cooked through and the gravy is thick. Garnish with garam masala and cilantro.

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Leckere Rezepte

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