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A luxurious Mughlai curry featuring hard-boiled eggs encased in spiced minced meat koftas, simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy. This regal dish is perfect for special occasions and festive meals.
For 4 servings
Prepare Eggs & Kofta Mixture
Form & Fry the Koftas
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A luxurious Mughlai curry featuring hard-boiled eggs encased in spiced minced meat koftas, simmered in a rich, aromatic gravy. This regal dish is perfect for special occasions and festive meals.
This mughlai recipe takes 90 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 745.91 calories per serving with 45.04g of protein, it's a advanced recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prepare the Salan (Gravy)
Build the Gravy & Simmer Koftas
Garnish and Serve
You can substitute mutton mince with chicken or beef mince. Adjust cooking time accordingly, as chicken cooks faster.
For a vegetarian version, create the kofta covering with a mixture of mashed potatoes, crumbled paneer, and spices. The binding agent can be cornflour or breadcrumbs.
To make the gravy even richer, you can add a tablespoon of almond paste along with the cashew paste.
Increase the number of green chilies or the amount of red chili powder for a spicier curry. You can also add a slit green chili to the gravy while simmering.
Adapted versions of this recipe for specific dietary needs:
The combination of mutton and eggs provides a high-quality, complete protein profile, essential for muscle building, tissue repair, and overall body function.
Mutton is a great source of heme-iron, which is easily absorbed by the body and helps prevent anemia. It's also rich in B-vitamins, particularly B12, crucial for nerve function and energy production.
This dish is a powerhouse of energy, thanks to the healthy fats from ghee and nuts, protein from meat and eggs, and carbohydrates. It's an ideal meal for replenishing energy stores.
One serving of Nargisi Kofta Salan (one kofta with gravy) contains approximately 550-650 calories, depending on the fat content of the meat and the amount of oil used.
Nargisi Kofta is a rich and indulgent dish, high in protein and fat. While it provides essential nutrients from meat and eggs, it's best enjoyed on special occasions rather than as a daily meal due to its high calorie and fat content.
Koftas usually break for three reasons: 1) The mince mixture was too wet. 2) The binding agent (egg and besan) was insufficient. 3) The koftas were not sealed properly, leaving cracks. Ensure your mince is squeezed of excess water and the covering is smooth and crack-free.
Yes, you can. You can fry the koftas and prepare the gravy separately a day in advance. Store them in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, gently heat the gravy and add the koftas, simmering for 10-12 minutes until heated through.
While deep-frying gives the traditional texture, you can bake or air-fry the koftas for a healthier alternative. Brush them with oil and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes or air-fry at 180°C (360°F) for 15-20 minutes, until golden and cooked through. The texture will be slightly different.