Spinach Lamb Kofta Curry

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Savor the delightful combination of tender lamb koftas and luscious spinach curry in this easy-to-follow Spinach Lamb Kofta Curry recipe.

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Low Lactose

Servings:

Calories: 561kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lb ground lamb
16 oz frozen spinach
2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste divided
3 teaspoon garam masala divided
1½ teaspoon chili powder divided
4 tablespoon oil divided
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 large onion chopped
½ cup tomato puree
1 tablespoon kasuri methi
¾-1 teaspoon salt adjust as per taste
½ lemon juiced

Instructions

Make the spinach base:

Heat a kadhai or frying pan, and add two tablespoons of oil. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add onions and fry until lightly golden (about 5 minutes). Add ginger, garlic, and green chili. Saute for one more minute.
Add tomato puree, kasuri methi, chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the onion-tomato masala cool down. Once it cools, combine it with frozen spinach and grind it into a smooth puree by adding some water.

Make the koftas and simmer in spinach masala:

In a large mixing bowl, combine together the ingredients to make kofta - ground lamb, ginger garlic paste, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Mix well using your hands to make sure the spices are well distributed.
Take a small portion of the mixture and shape it like a meatball. Set it aside on a wide plate. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
Heat two tablespoons of oil in a wide frying pan. Carefully fry the koftas on medium heat until they are browned on all sides.
Add the spinach sauce to the meatballs and mix gently. Simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the spinach and lamb is fully cooked. Serve hot.

Notes

Maintain uniform size when shaping the lamb koftas to ensure even cooking. This ensures that all koftas are cooked through at the same time.

In this recipe, I am using frozen spinach, but you can replace it with fresh spinach. Make sure the fresh spinach is cleaned and blanched before pureeing.

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