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Serves: 6

Ingredients

2 lbs lean mince beef
3 tbsp oil, (preferably canola)
4 medium tomatoes, washed, diced
1 tsp salt
2 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp garlic paste
1 1/2 tsp green chillies, paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 /1.2 tsp red paprika powder
1/2 cup low fat natural yoghurt (1%)
2 cups warm water

Source

This recipe had been sourced from A private contributor

Healthy Hints

Look closely at this list of ingredients, as compared with the higher fat (more traditional) version of kofta curry on this site. You get a bigger portion of koftas in this recipe, yet the other recipe has a red traffic light for fat. This is a good example of how using less oil in cooking can improve the nutrients in the finished dish without compromising on enjoyment.

Cooking Guide

1. In a large bowl, mix lean ground beef, salt, 1 tsp garlic, 1 tsp ginger, 1 tsp green chilli. Shape the mixture into approximately 1 tbsp sized meatballs.

2. In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, add canola oil and chopped tomatoes. Cook on medium heat until the tomatoes are tender and reduced to a sauce like consistency.

3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir fry for five minutes.

4. Add meatballs into the saucepan and stir fry for five more minutes.

5. In a medium bowl, beat the yoghurt and whisk in the water to make a smooth sauce.

6. Pour the mixture into the meatballs.

7. Reduce heat to low and cook for 30 minutes, until meatballs are evenly browned and tender.