The best way to describe Chicken Kofta Curry is Spiced Meatballs in Spiced (not "spicy") Curry. The ground/minced meat makes the koftas smooth and full of flavor. The curry sauce takes that flavor to another level making it delectably different from other meat dishes. Prepare this recipe ahead of time for parties, Chicken Kofta Curry is simple, easy, flavorful and sure to be a crowd pleaser...you can't go wrong with this one!

kofta ingredients
1 lb - ground/minced chicken
1 tsp - ginger and garlic paste
1 tsp - garam masala (can adjust quantity to taste)
to taste - red chili powder
salt (very little)
couple of sprigs - cilantro
1 - egg

curry ingredients
2 tsp - oil
¼ tsp - cardamom seeds
3 - cloves
1 - bay leaf
1 med - onion, finely chopped in food processor
salt (very little)
1 tbsp - ginger garlic (minced)
1 tbsp - tomato paste
2 - tomatoes (medium, chopped in a food processor)
¼ tsp - turmeric powder
2 tsp - coriander powder
1 tsp - cumin powder
1 tsp - garam masala (can adjust quantity to taste)
1 cup - yogurt, well beaten
2½ cups - water (or as needed) few sprigs - cilantro, for garnish

preparating time: 10 minutes
marinating time: 30 minutes
cooking time: 40 minutes
serves: 4-6 people
step-by-step:

for kofta

1. combine all kofta ingredients for the koftas and mix thoroughly
   
2. marinate covered for approximately 30 minutes in the refrigerator
   
   meanwhile to prepare curry
   
3. heat oil on medium heat in a pan
   
4. when hot add the cinnamon stick and bay leaf
   
5. pound the cardamom seeds and cloves using a mortar and pestle, then add to oil
   
6. add pounded spices to oil and then onions
   
7. add a bit of salt
   
8. when onion color changes to light golden, add in the minced ginger and garlic
   
9. let cook for a couple of minutes then add tomato paste and mix thoroughly
   
10. add in the fresh tomatoes and turmeric powder, cook until the oil separates from the mixture
    
11. add in the coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala and mix thorougly
    
12. lower to simmer and slowly add yogurt (well-beaten) stir all the while
    
13. add the water to form the curry
    
14. raise flame to medium, cover and allow curry to come to a rapid boil
    
15. taste test time! adjust the spices and the salt as necessary
    
16. increase the flame to a medium-high and maintain rapid boil
    
    adding kofta to curry
    
17. remove the kofta mixture from the refrigerator and mix once
    
18. after dipping your hands in water separate an amount of ground chicken out of the mix (smaller than golf ball) and gently drop into the boiling curry
    
19. repeat process till all the kofta mix has been added into the curry, refrain from touching the koftas
20. reduce flame to medium, then cover and cook for 20-25 minutes (if the koftas are larger they will need more time)
    
21. remove cover and gently mix
    
22. garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve
    
    

Can be served on a bed of rice or along with naans, chapatis or other bread.

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