Chicken Kofta Curry

1. 1
   prep · ~5 min

   Prepare the kofta mixture.

   1.Add chicken mince to a bowl.

   2.Mix in 1 finely chopped onion, half the ginger, half the garlic, green chili, 1 tbsp coriander leaves, egg, chickpea flour, 0.25 tsp salt, 1 pinch turmeric powder, 0.25 tsp red chili powder, and 0.25 tsp garam masala.

   3.Mix well until the mixture holds together.

   TIPIf the mixture feels loose, chill it for 10 minutes before shaping.
2. 2
   rest · ~10 min

   Rest the kofta mixture.

   Cover and rest the mixture for 10 minutes so it firms up and is easier to shape.

3. 3
   prep · ~5 min

   Shape the koftas.

   Grease your palms lightly with a few drops of oil and shape the mixture into 12 small round koftas.

4. 4
   fry · ~8 min

   Shallow-fry the koftas.

   1.Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wide pan over medium heat.

   2.Place the koftas in a single layer and cook gently, turning often, until lightly browned on all sides and nearly cooked through.

   3.Transfer them to a plate.

   TIPKeep the heat medium so the koftas set without burning outside.
5. 5
   saute · ~9 min

   Cook the gravy base.

   1.Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a pan.

   2.Add cumin seeds and bay leaf and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

   3.Add the remaining 2 chopped onions and cook until golden.

   4.Add the remaining ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6. 6
   saute · ~8 min

   Add tomatoes and spices.

   1.Add tomato puree and cook until thick.

   2.Add the remaining 0.25 tsp red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, remaining 1 pinch turmeric powder, and the remaining 0.25 tsp salt.

   3.Cook until the masala looks glossy and the raw tomato smell is gone.

   TIPStir often once the tomato goes in so the masala does not catch at the bottom.
7. 7
   simmer · ~5 min

   Make the curry gravy.

   Lower the heat and whisk in the yogurt. Add water little by little, stirring well, then bring the gravy to a gentle simmer.

   TIPKeep the heat low when adding yogurt so the gravy stays smooth.
8. 8
   simmer · ~7 min

   Simmer the koftas in the gravy.

   Slide the koftas into the simmering gravy and cook gently for 6 to 8 minutes until fully cooked and tender.

9. 9
   garnish

   Finish with garam masala and coriander leaves.

   Sprinkle in the remaining garam masala and the remaining coriander leaves.

10. 10
    serve

    Serve the chicken kofta curry hot.

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