Kashmiri Koftas - Kashmiri Meatballs


Course : Indian
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Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


2 pounds minced lamb

1 piece fresh ginger root -- peeled and grated

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 1/4 teaspoons salt -- to taste

5 tablespoons natural yogurt

8 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 stick cinnamon 2 inch

6 pieces cardamom pods

2 pieces bay leaves

6 whole cloves

1 cup warm water
 

Preparation / Directions:


Combine lamb, ginger, cumin, coriander, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne, salt, and 3 tablespoons of yogurt in bowl; mix. Wet hands with cold water and form 24 long koftas - sausage shapes, about 2 1/2 inches long and about 1 inch thick. Heat oil in large fry-pan. When hot, add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, bay leaves and cloves; stir. Put in koftas in single layer and fry on medium high until lightly brown on all sides. Beat in remaining yogurt into war water. Pour over koftas and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, turning gently every 7-8 minutes. At end of 30 minutes no liquid should be left in pan. Turn up heat if necessary. Lift koftas out of fat with slotted spoon and leave whole spices behind.


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