Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***FOR KOFTAS***
   1      kilogram      chopped meat
   1                    chopped onion
   2                    green chiles -- up to 3
   1      tablespoon    black cardamom seeds -- crushed
   3      tablespoons   chana flour
   1                    egg
   1      teaspoon      red chile powder
   1      2 inch piece  ginger
                        oil for frying
                        salt to taste
                        ***FOR GRAVY***
   3                    chopped onions
   2      pieces        ginger
   8                    garlic flakes
   3                    tomatoes -- (puree)
   1      teaspoon      turmeric
   2      teaspoons     red chile powder
     1/2  teaspoon      garam masala
   2      teaspoons     oil or ghee
   2      teaspoons     coriander powder

Preparation:

Put all the kofta ingredients except the egg in a blender and make a smooth paste. To this paste, add the egg, mix well, form kofta balls of 11/2" diameter and deep fry until golden brown. Set aside. Blend the onions, ginger, garlic to a smooth paste and keep aside Heat oil or ghee in a heavy bottomed pan, add the above paste and stir until it browns. Add tomato puree, turmeric, red chiles, coriander powder, salt and fry until the oil gets separated. Add 3 glasses of water and when the gravy starts boiling, turn heat to medium. Introduce koftas one by one and simmer with half covered lid for about 20 minutes. Sprinkle garam masala and coriander leaves on the top before serving.