Koftas Lamb Meatballs in Spicy Gravy
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Koftas (Lamb Meatballs in Spicy Gravy)
YIELD Makes 6 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 2 | teaspoons Garam Masala (recipe) |
| 1‑1/2 | pounds ground lamb or ground beef round |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1‑1/2 | cups finely chopped onions, divided |
| 1/2 | cup chopped fresh cilantro |
| 2 | cloves garlic, minced |
| 1 | teaspoon minced fresh ginger |
| 1‑1/2 | teaspoons salt, divided |
| 24 | whole blanched almonds |
| 1 | tablespoon peanut oil |
| 1 | teaspoon ground coriander |
| 1 | teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1 | teaspoon chili powder |
| 1/2 | teaspoon turmeric |
| 2 | tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped |
| 1/2 | cup water |
| 1 | cup plain yogurt |
PREPARATION:
- Prepare Garam Masala. Place 2 teaspoons in medium bowl. Add lamb, eggs, 1/2 cup onion, cilantro, garlic, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Shape mixture into 24 ovals or balls; insert 1 almond into each meatball. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the meatballs; cook 8 minutes or until brown, turning frequently. Remove meatballs from skillet. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 cup onion. Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until browned. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt, coriander, cumin, chili powder and turmeric. Add tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
- Add water; bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Add meatballs. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Remove meatballs from skillet to serving platter; keep warm.
- Remove skillet from heat; place yogurt in small bowl. Stir in several spoonfuls hot mixture. Stir yogurt mixture into sauce in skillet. Cook over medium-low heat until sauce thickens. Do not boil. Pour sauce over meatballs. Garnish as desired.
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Middle Eastern