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Nargisi Kofta with Rich Tomato Gravy

Name: Nargisi Kofta with Rich Tomato Gravy
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
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, for garnish; 1 tbsp ghee; Fresh coriander leaves, chopped; Ginger juliennes

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

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 21, 2026

Nargisi Kofta with Rich Tomato Gravy — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Advanced

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Kofta

For the Gravy

For the Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 601 kcal
Protein: 30.9 g
Carbs: 13.1 g
Fat: 48.1 g
Fiber: 3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2404 kcal
Protein: 123.5 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Fat: 192.4 g
Fiber: 11.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g ground lamb	1450	90	0	125	0
1 tsp ground cumin	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.4
1 tsp ground coriander	5	0.2	0.9	0.3	0.4
1/2 tsp turmeric powder	4	0.1	0.6	0.1	0.5
1/2 tsp garam masala	3	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.3
1/2 tsp red chili powder	8	0.3	1.5	0.4	0.8
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
4 boiled eggs, peeled	280	24	2	20	0
2 tbsp vegetable oil	240	0	0	28	0
2 onions, finely chopped	88	2	20	0	3
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste	15	0.5	3	0.1	0.2
3 tomatoes, pureed	60	2	14	0.4	3.5
1/2 cup plain yogurt	77	4	6	3.5	0
1/2 tsp turmeric powder	4	0.1	0.6	0.1	0.5
1 tsp red chili powder	16	0.6	3	0.9	1.6
1/2 tsp garam masala	3	0.1	0.5	0.1	0.3
1 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
1 tbsp ghee	120	0	0	14	0
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Ginger juliennes	1	0	0.3	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Kofta

1
Mix spices and lamb
In a bowl, mix the ground lamb with cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt.
2
Shape koftas
Divide the mixture into four portions, flatten each, and wrap around a boiled egg, forming a smooth kofta.
Tip: Use wet hands to mold the lamb mixture evenly around the eggs.
3
Chill koftas
Refrigerate the koftas for 20 minutes to firm up.

Preparing the Gravy

1
Sauté onions
Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions until golden brown.
2
Add ginger garlic paste
Add ginger garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
3
Cook tomatoes and spices
Stir in the tomato puree, yogurt, and spices, cooking until the oil separates from the mixture.
Tip: Ensure that the meatballs are fully sealed to avoid them breaking in the gravy.

How to Make Nargisi Kofta with Rich Tomato Gravy

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Brown the Koftas
Sear the koftas in a hot pan until browned on all sides.
2
Simmer the Gravy
Pour the water into the onion-tomato mixture and bring it to a simmer.
3
Cook the Koftas in Gravy
Gently place the browned koftas in the simmering gravy and cook for 20-25 minutes.