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Indian Chicken Koftas

Ingredients
  

For the Koftas

  • Ground Chicken-1 lb
  • Yoghurt-1 tbsp
  • Crushed Ginger-1 tsp
  • Crushed Garlic-1 tsp
  • Garam Masala-1/2 tsp
  • Fresh Coriander-2 tbsp
  • Salt- to taste

For the Sauce

  • Oil-3 tbsp
  • Cinnamon stick-1/2 inch
  • Green Cardamom-3
  • Cloves-3
  • Onions-2 medium finely chopped
  • Tomatoes-3 chopped
  • Crushed Ginger-1 tsp
  • Crushed Garlic-1 tsp
  • Yoghurt-1 tbsp
  • Turmeric-1/2 tsp
  • Ground Cumin-2 tsp
  • Ground Coriander-2 tsp
  • Garam Masala-1 tsp
  • Red chili-paprika-1 tsp
  • Sugar-1 tbsp
  • Salt-to taste
  • Water-2 Cups

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the kofta ingredients and make small balls.
  • Shallow fry if you want a golden color.If not just keep the balls aside to add into the sauce.
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet and the cinnamon,cardamom and cloves.
  • Add the onions and a little salt and saute until golden.Add the ginger,garlic and spices and saute on low for a few minutes.
  • Puree the tomatoes and add them into the onion mixture.Add the salt,yoghurt and continue to cook on medium heat stirring every now and then until oil starts to separate around the edges.
  • Add water and bring it to a boil on high.Check the seasonings.
  • Slowly add the koftas and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Let the koftas simmer in the sauce for about 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve hot!