Nargisi Kofta with Rich Tomato Gravy

Name: Nargisi Kofta with Rich Tomato Gravy
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g ground lamb; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; Salt to taste; 4 boiled eggs, peeled; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 3 tomatoes, pureed; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 cup water; Fresh coriander leaves; 1 tbsp ghee; Fresh coriander leaves, chopped; Ginger juliennes

Aromatic Indian lamb meatballs in a spiced tomato sauce

Dive into the luxurious flavors of Indian Nargisi Kofta, featuring fragrant lamb meatballs wrapped around boiled eggs, simmered in a creamy, spiced tomato gravy.

2 h 30 min
4
Advanced

Ingredients

For the Kofta

500g ground lamb

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

1/2 tsp red chili powder

Salt to taste

4 boiled eggs, peeled

For the Gravy

2 tbsp vegetable oil

2 onions, finely chopped

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

3 tomatoes, pureed

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp garam masala

1 cup water

Fresh coriander leaves

for garnish

For the Garnish

1 tbsp ghee

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Ginger juliennes

Preparation

Preparing the Kofta

Mix spices and lamb

In a bowl, mix the ground lamb with cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt.

Shape koftas

Divide the mixture into four portions, flatten each, and wrap around a boiled egg, forming a smooth kofta.

Use wet hands to mold the lamb mixture evenly around the eggs.

Chill koftas

Refrigerate the koftas for 20 minutes to firm up.

Preparing the Gravy

Sauté onions

Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions until golden brown.

Add ginger garlic paste

Add ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.

Cook tomatoes and spices

Stir in the tomato puree, yogurt, and spices, cooking until the oil separates from the mixture.

Ensure that the meatballs are fully sealed to avoid them breaking in the gravy.

Cooking Process

Brown the Koftas

Sear the koftas in a hot pan until browned on all sides.

Timing: 10 min | Heat: Medium-high

Simmer the Gravy

Pour the water into the onion-tomato mixture and bring it to a simmer.

Timing: 15 min | Heat: Low

Cook the Koftas in Gravy

Gently place the browned koftas in the simmering gravy and cook for 20-25 minutes.

Plating & Serving