Description
Tender beef kofta and golden potatoes simmered in a rich, spiced tomato gravy. A comforting and satisfying dish that’s perfect with rice or naan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 2 large tomatoes, pureed
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet or pot over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of oil.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix ground beef, grated onion, garlic and ginger paste, green chili, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and salt. Shape into meatballs.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: In the same pot, sauté pureed tomatoes, red chili powder, and salt until the oil separates. Add potatoes and cook briefly.
- Cook to Perfection: Return meatballs to pot. Add water and simmer covered for 25–30 minutes until potatoes are soft and kofta are cooked through.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle garam masala and chopped cilantro. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with naan or rice.
Notes
- Use lean beef for firmer meatballs.
- Chilling the kofta before cooking helps them stay together.
- If the gravy is too thick, loosen with a bit of water.
- Add peas or spinach for extra flavor and color.