Goat Kofta Curry
Spiced goat mince meatballs simmered in an onion and tomato curry. Gram flour holds the koftas together, with no egg or breadcrumbs.
- Time1 hr 20
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.00 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 624kcal
- 22.9gcarbs
- 9.6gof which sugars
- 44.1gfat
- 25gsaturates
- 33.6gprotein
- 5.3gfibre
- 4.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
In a bowl mix the mince, grated onion, half the fresh coriander, green chillies, ginger, 2 crushed garlic cloves, gram flour, ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of the garam masala and the salt. Knead with your hand for 2 minutes until it holds together. Shape into 16 balls and chill for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan and brown the koftas in batches for 5 minutes, turning, until golden all over. They finish cooking in the sauce.
5 min - 3
In a wide pan heat the remaining oil. Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamom and bay for 30 seconds, then the chopped onions. Cook for 12 minutes until golden.
12 min - 4
Add the remaining garlic, turmeric, chilli powder and ground coriander for 1 minute, then the tomatoes. Cook for 10 minutes, until thick and the oil separates.
10 min - 5
Add the water and bring to a simmer. Slide in the koftas, cover and cook gently for 25 minutes, turning them once carefully.
25 min - 6
Uncover and cook for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir in the remaining garam masala and fresh coriander. Serve with rice or chapatis.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
