Koftas with a different recipe

Recipe Credits:Sadaf Nadeem

I have always made koftas with khushkhush and gram flour but this recipe is different and uses rice flour. If you want to try a different kofta recipe then the conventional one, this is a good recipe as the koftas were juicy and soft and yummy 😋

I made Chilli garlic rice with it and the combo was great. Give it a go and you will enjoy this recipe 😊

❣️ For kofta ❣️

Beef / Chicken mince 1/2 kg

Onion 1 medium

Garlic 5-6 cloves

Ginger 1 inch piece

Green chillies 2 medium

Fresh coriander 3 Tbsp

White zeera 1 tsp ( bhuna hua na ho )

Salt 1 tsp

Red chilli flakes 1 tsp

Degi laal mirch 1/2 tsp

Garam masala 1/2 tsp

Lightly dry roasted rice flour 3 Tbsp ( I measure 3 Tbsp rice. Wash and pat dry, grind and then dry roast it )

Yogurt 1 Tbsp

Egg 1 ( if allergic to egg then skip it and instead use 1 Tbsp finely ground almonds or 1 Tbsp cream )

Method:

# Chop onion, garlic, ginger, green chilli, fresh coriander and zeera in a chopper. Then add mince to the chopper along with all the spices and rice flour except yogurt and egg.

# Once done take it out into a bowl and mix in yogurt and egg. Knead the mince so everything is well combined.

# A great tip for tender and moist koftas is to have good amount of moisture in your kofta mix. Meaning the mince mixture shouldn’t be too dry. ( BUT DEFINITELY NOT WET)

# Give at least 30 mts resting time to the mince for it to soak in all the flavours.

# Grease your hands with oil and make smooth balls to the size of your liking .

# Now heat some oil in a non stick pan and fry the meat balls on medium to high flame just moving the pan occasionally to achieve even colour.

❣️ For Gravy ❣️

Onion - 1 big or 2 medium

Ginger/ garlic 1 Tbsp

Tomatoes 2 medium

Yogurt 1/3 cup

Green illaichi 2-3

Cloves 3

Salt as required

Degi laal mirch 1 tsp

Haldi 1/4 tsp

Bhuna kuta dhania and zeera 1 tsp each

Oil 1/4 cup or 1/2 cup if you like more roghan

☘️ For Garnish

A few green chillies

Fresh coriander leaves

Bhuna kuta zeera a pinch

Garam masala a pinch

# Fry onion till light golden and then add garlic ginger and cook till aromatic.

# Now add in all the spices and tomatoes with a splash of water. Bhoonofy till the oil comes out. Blend this masala along with the yogurt into a fine paste.

# Heat some ghee or butter in the pan and add cardamom and cloves . When they began to sizzle then add the paste . Cook it on med to high for 2-3 mts and then add koftas.

# Now add water just enough to cover the koftas. Plz do not add two much water at once . You can always add later.

# Cover the pan and let the koftas cook in the gravy for about 10 mts till the oil comes on top.

# Add few green chillies, fresh coriander leaves and sprinkle some garam masala and bhuna kuta zeera and immediately cover the lid to let the flavours infuse.

# Tender and yummy koftas are ready 😊

Enjoy 🌺

❣️Chilli garlic rice ❣️

Rice 1.5 cup ( Basmati rice soaked for half an hour )

Garlic 1 Tbsp chopped

Red chilli fresh 2 ( if not available then add 1 tsp red chilli flakes)

Chicken cube 2

White zeera 1 tsp

Crushed black pepper and mint leaves for dum.

Oil 1/4 cup

Butter 1 Tbsp to put on dum

# Sauté garlic , chilli and zeera till aromatic and then toss in crushed chicken cubes. Fry a little and then add pre soaked and drained rice.

# Gently stir to combine well and then add water. Taste the salt at this stage as cubes are very salty. If you need to add more then add.

# Level of water should be just above an inch of rice. Cook on med high heat till all the water is absorbed .

# Now sprinkle crushed black pepper and mint leaves and put it on dum covered at very low heat for about 10 mts. Yummy fragrant rice is ready.

Enjoy 🤗 🌺