International Recipes
Kashmiri Lamb Meatballs
(Kashmiri Kofta Kari)
Beef is not eaten, so kofta are prepared with minced lamb in traditional Kashmiri
cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- Mix lamb, 1 tablespoon yogurt, the gingerroot, cumin, coriander, salt, garam
masala and chili powder. Shape into ovals, about 2 inches long and 1 inch thick.
- Heat oil in 12-inch skillet until hot. Cook and stir cardamom and cinnamon 10
seconds; reduce heat to medium. Add meatballs. Cook uncovered, turning occasionally,
until meatballs are brown, about 15 minutes; drain.
- Mix water and 1/4 cup yogurt; pour over meatballs in skillet. Heat to boiling;
reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover and cook over medium heat until
most of the liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
- Remove cardamom and cinnamon. Remove meatballs with slotted spoon.
- Serve with Basmati rice if desired.
Yields 48 meatballs.