Lamb Kofta Curry With Saffron Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Succulent lamb koftas simmered in a rich spiced curry served alongside fragrant saffron-infused basmati rice for a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• - Besan
• 1 piece Bottle Gourd
• 200 g Table Salt
• 100 g Jeera
• - Red Chilli Powder
• 500 Ml Champion Oil
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 500 g Onion
• 1 Kg Kissan Tomato Puree
• 100 g Garlic
• loose Ginger
• 250g Green Chilli
• 50 g Cumin Powder
• - Red Chilli
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 45 g Garam Masala
• - Coriander Powder
• 100 g Salt
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb with half of the ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Mix well and shape into small koftas.
2. 2. Heat oil in a pan and gently fry the koftas until browned on all sides, then set them aside.
3. 3. In the same pan, sauté diced onions, remaining ginger, garlic, and green chili until golden and aromatic.
4. 4. Add tomato puree, turmeric, remaining spices, and salt, cooking until the oil separates from the masala.
5. 5. Return the koftas to the pan and gently coat them with the curry base.
6. 6. Pour in water, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the koftas are cooked through and the sauce thickens.
7. 7. Meanwhile, rinse the basmati rice and soak it for 15 minutes.
8. 8. Boil water with saffron strands and a pinch of salt, then add the soaked rice.
9. 9. Cook the rice until tender, then drain and fluff with a fork.
10. 10. Garnish the kofta curry with fresh coriander leaves and serve with saffron rice.