Chicken Kofta Curry

Posted by Angela Steffi on 10:54:00 PM Chicken Kofta Curry is made with minced chicken or minced lamb meat cooked in a delicious creamy Curry. There are two ways to make koftas we can either fry the chicken balls in oil for some time and then add it to the curry or we can directly add the uncooked balls to the curry both tastes delicious.Frying the koftas gives a crispy outer layer and it is really loved by children and at the same time the one which we add directly soaks up all the flavor from from the curry and tastes heavenly .Today i have prepared both the methods you can follow whatever you like. Chicken Kofta Curry is an awesome side dish for naan, Rice varieties and lot more. " Indian Meatballs soaked in delicious creamy curry " 


Serving Size          :  7 people

Preparation Time : 10 minutes

Cooking Time       : 40 minutes

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Quantity	Ingredients for Chicken Kofta Curry
1/2 kg	Chicken without bones
	For Seasoning the chicken
1 tsp	Ginger Garlic paste
1/2 tsp	Chili Powder
1/4 tsp	Pepper powder
	Coriander leaves
	Salt to taste
	For Kofta Curry
2 Tbsp	Oil
	2 Bay leaves , 1 Cinnamon stick, 3 Cardamom, 5 Cloves
1/2 tsp	Cumin Seeds
1 Tbsp	Ginger Garlic paste
3	Green Chilies
1/4 tsp	Turmeric powder
2 large	Onion
2 large	Tomato
2 tsp	Chili powder
2 tsp	Coriander powder
1 tsp	Garam Masala Powder
2 tbsp	Yogurt / Curd
	Coriander Leaves
	Salt to taste

Cooking Method

Step 1) In a blender add boneless chicken pieces and shred the chicken by giving few pulses.You can also use store bought minced chicken.



Step 5) Now in a pan heat oil and add whole spices bay leaf, cinnamon stick. cardamom, cloves and cumin seeds and stir once.Then add Ginger garlic paste, green Chilies and turmeric powder and again mix it well and cook for few seconds.
Then add the onion tomato puree and cook it for 15-20 minutes to get rid of the raw smell.

Step 6) Once you see some oil oozing out of the mixture it is right ti,e to add the masalas Chilli powder, Coriander powder, Garam Masala powder, Yogurt to get a creamy texture (you can also add cream if you prefer).Add some water and bring the entire gravy to a boil.


Step 7) Once the gravy comes to a boil add the uncooked meat balls and mix it well with the gravy and cook for 7- 8 minutes and after 8 minutes add the fried meatballs and add it to the curry and cook for another 5-6 minutes.


 Step 8) Finally add chopped coriander leaves for garnishing and turn off the heat.


Our Delicious Chicken Kofta curry is ready to be served.It is an excellent side dish for rice, Chappathi, Roti and pulaos. Some times i make American chopsuey just by frying the noodles and add this curry on the top and serve with egg. You can replace the chicken with any kind of meat and the curry tastes really good .Please do try this chicken meatball recipe and share you feedback with us.Happy Cooking :)