Kofta is a type of meatball or meatloaf dish spanning the Middle East and Asia. It is typically composed of ground or chopped up meat mixed with spices and onions and rolled into a ball. Koftas in India are typically served alongside boiled rice or local breads. This particular variation of the kofta calls for mutton, which is lamb or goat depending on the region.
You know what might make carrying this Mutton Kofta to work more interesting? An insulated lunch box that can keep it warm and fresh until it is time to eat. Pack the Mutton Kofta along with warm rice in your Vaya Tyffyn and enjoy every meal you have away from home.
Health Benefits
Mutton has a high nutrition content that can provide some amazing health benefits. First and foremost, it is high in protein which is key for muscle recovery and cell damage repair. As a result, eating mutton regularly will help reduce workout injuries. Mutton also provides the body with iron which can treat anemia and lowers the risk of blood vessel inflammation. Regular consumption of mutton also provides the body with B12 which promotes hemoglobin production. activities. Some of these nutrients include protein, fat, cholesterol, sodium, magnesium, and potassium.
Ingredients
chopped onions: 2
lb meat- boneless: 2
tbsp oil for shallow-frying and more oil for deep-frying: 3
tbsp red chilli powder: 1
salt to taste
tsp turmeric powder: 1/2
tbsp ginger garlic paste: 1/2
cinnamon stick: 1
cardamoms: 2
cloves: 2
tsp black pepper: 1
tsp mint leaves: 2
tsp coriander leaves: 2
tsp green chilis: 2
tsp garam masala powder: 1/2
cup water: 1
How To Make Mutton Kofta
- Pressure cook meat along with salt.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in wok and saute green chilies, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and mint leaves. Add ginger-garlic pate and chopped onion and fry until translucent.
- Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and salt. Stir to combine and let cook until the rawness of the spice powders diminishes.
- Stir in cooked meat and set aside to cool.
- Once cooled completely, blend the meat mixture; knead blended misture into a smooth dough and divide in to lemon-sized balls.
- Deep fry meatballs until golden and enjoy!
Trivia
The six major breeds of domestic goats descend from pasangs.