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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kofta Curry
Spiced meatballs simmer in a tomato, yogurt, onion, ginger, and garam masala sauce for a rich Indian-style main dish.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 4~480 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep25 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the meatballs
- 500 gr Ground beef
For the sauce
- 2 adet Onions
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Fresh ginger
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Yogurt
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Tomato puree
For the spice mix
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Garam masala
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Ground coriander
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 0.3 demet Fresh cilantro
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Basmati rice pilaf
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Instructions
- 1
Mix the ground beef with half of the salt, half of the cumin, and half of the ground coriander.
- 2
Shape the mixture into 16 walnut-size meatballs.
- 3
Turn the meatballs in 1 tablespoon of oil for 6 minutes, until the outside takes on color.
6 min06:00 - 4
Chop the onions and cook them in the remaining oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, remaining cumin, remaining ground coriander, and red pepper flakes and bloom for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 6
Add the tomato puree and remaining salt and cook the sauce for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 7
Warm the yogurt with 3 tablespoons of hot sauce, then stir it into the pot.
- 8
Add the meatballs to the sauce, cook over low heat for 10 minutes, and serve with fresh cilantro and basmati rice.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Mixing the meatball mixture for 1 minute is enough; long kneading makes the meatballs rubbery and weighs down the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kofta curry with basmati rice, cucumber yogurt, and warm lavash if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
29
g protein
24
g carbs
30
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 20%Fat 56%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kofta Curry make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Kofta Curry take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Kofta Curry difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Kofta Curry have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 29g, carbs: 24g, fat: 30g.Which allergens does Kofta Curry contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kofta Curry belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Kofta Curry need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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