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Mutton Kheema Balls (Kofta Curry)

Telangana

Minced mutton balls cooked in a rich and aromatic curry.

Ingredients

  • Mutton Mince (Kheema): 500g
  • For Koftas:: 1 onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, roasted gram flour (2 tbsp)
  • For Gravy:: 2 onions, 2 tomatoes, yogurt (1/2 cup), spice powders
  • Oil: for frying and curry
  • Whole Spices: Cinnamon, cloves, cardamom
  • Salt: to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    For koftas, mix minced mutton with finely chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste, chilies, salt, and roasted gram flour for binding. Form small balls.

  2. 2

    Shallow fry the koftas until they are browned on all sides. Set aside.

  3. 3

    For the gravy, heat oil, add whole spices. Sauté chopped onions until golden.

  4. 4

    Add ginger-garlic paste, then tomato puree. Cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add yogurt and all spice powders (chili, turmeric, coriander). Cook the masala well.

  6. 6

    Add 2 cups of hot water and salt. Bring the gravy to a boil.

  7. 7

    Gently drop the fried koftas into the simmering gravy.

  8. 8

    Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes.

  9. 9

    Garnish with garam masala and coriander leaves.

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