Mince Kofta Curry

Ingredients -

For Koftas:

• Mince meat - 1/4 kg
• Red chili powder - 1 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper (whole) - 4-5
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Ginger - 2 piece
• Garlic - 1/2 pod
• Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
• Egg - 1
• Bread crumbs - 3 tsp
• Water - 1 glass
• Oil - to deep fry

For Gravy:

• Tomato puree - 1/2 cup
• Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
• Chili powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Cashew-nut powder - 1 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Fried onion paste - 2 tsp
• Coriander leaves - 3 tsp
• Oil - 3 tsp
• Water - 1/2 glass

Procedure -

For Koftas:

• In a kadhai, put washed mince, ginger, garlic, chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, peppers, cumin seeds and water and cook until mince is tender. 
• Stir it occasionaly and cook until dry. 
• Let it cool completely.
• Now grind the cooked mince to a smooth paste, then add bread crumbs, egg and garam masala and mix well. 
• Shape into small balls and deep fry in oil until crisp and keep aside.

For Gravy:

• Heat oil, add ginger garlic paste and stir. Now add tomato puree, chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt, cashew-nut powder, fried onion paste and cook until oil seperates. 
• Then add water to adjust consistency. 
• At the time of serving, dip the balls in curry, garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with parathas.