Kofta Curry

Ingredients

• 1 onion, grated
• 2 teaspoons gingerroot, grated
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• salt
• black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons fresh mint, finely chopped
• 500 g ground beef
• 15 g ghee or oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 3 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 cup peeled tomato, chopped or 1 (14 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Place the grated onion and 1 teaspoon of the ginger in a mixing bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, the egg and 2 teaspoons finely chopped mint.

2. 2

   Leave for 5 minutes then add the beef and mix thoroughly.

3. 3

   Stand for 15 minutes and mix again, then shape into balls the size of a walnut.

4. 4

   Heat the ghee in a saucepan and brown the meatballs on all sides.

5. 5

   Remove to a plate, leaving the oil in the pan.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat, add the onion and cook gently until soft.

7. 7

   Add the garlic, the remaining ginger and curry powder, stir well and cook for 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in the tomatoes and stock, return the meatballs, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the meatballs are tender and the sauce is thick.

9. 9

   Stir in the remaining garam masala and fresh mint.

10. 10

    Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes and adjust the seasoning to taste.

11. 11

    Serve with boiled rice; yoghurt mixed with chopped mint, crushed garlic and sliced cucumber; and sliced tomatoes mixed with chopped spring onions (scallions) and a little vinegar.