1-½teaspoonred chili flakesadjust as per spice preference
1teaspooncumin powder
½ teaspoonsaltmore to taste
1teaspoonscorriander powder
2tomato
Assemble
2inchcinnamon stick
4cloves
6peppercorn
1black cardamomoptional
¼cupyogurt or coconut cream or cream
½cupwater
Instructions
Make Kofta Balls
Mix all ingredients of kofta balls in the bowl. Grind the mixture in the food processor to form a fine and thick dough-like mixture.
Roll out 1-inch kofta balls from the mixture and store them in the fridge to firm up until needed.
Make Gravy
In a wok or wide pan, fry the onion on low heat until it starts to turn golden.
Add ginger, garlic, green chili, and soaked almond. Let it sizzle for a minute.
Now add ground spices and stir for a few moments until the onions are golden brown.
Then add the tomato chunks. Cover and let tomatoes soften on low heat for 5-7 minutes.
Cook tomato until melting soft and oil separates on the sides of the pan.
Remove from heat and transfer gravy with a slotted spoon to a bowl or food processor leaving excess oil in the wok. Blend the gravy until smooth and set aside. (watch video)
Assemble
In the same wok heat the remaining oil and add whole spices.
Let it crackle and then add kofta balls in a single layer. Then cover the wok and let it cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes until the color of kofta ball changes and they are firm to move.
Now, add blended gravy, yogurt, and water. Stir carefully and cover the pan again. Simmer on low heat until oil separates on top and the gravy reaches desired consistency.
Garnish with cilantro, and serve.
Video
Notes
Chili Flakes: You switch chili flakes with chili powder or cayenne. Adjust spice level as needed.Whole spices: A combo of cloves, pepper, cinnamon, and black cardamom works best. You can use other whole spices bay leaves and green cardamom too. Curry leaves also make good addition here.
Storage: The kofta curry can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze for 2 months.Gluten-free: Switch bread in the kofta balls with 3 tablespoons of gram flour or chickpea flour.Nut-free: You can switch nuts with a little cream or just skip them.