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Kofta Curry

Name: Kofta Curry
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup minced meat (or grated vegetables); 1 medium, chopped onion; 1 cup tomato puree; 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 cup yogurt; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 2 tbsp, chopped fresh coriander leaves; 3 tbsp oil or ghee; to taste salt

Kofta Curry is a rich and aromatic North Indian dish consisting of spiced meat or vegetable balls simmered in a creamy tomato-based gravy. It combines robust spices and a velvety sauce, reflecting the royal Mughal culinary heritage and the region's love for complex flavors.

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North Indian70%

Americas30%

Ingredients

minced meat (or grated vegetables)
1 cup
onion
1 medium, chopped
tomato puree
1 cup
ginger-garlic paste
2 tbsp
yogurt
1/2 cup
garam masala
1 tsp
turmeric powder
1/2 tsp
red chili powder
1 tsp
fresh coriander leaves
2 tbsp, chopped
oil or ghee
3 tbsp
salt
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

The dish traces its origins to Mughal kitchens in North India, where meatballs were cooked in luxurious gravies for royal banquets. Over time, vegetarian versions emerged to cater to local dietary preferences.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

North Indian70%

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Americas30%

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Techniques

deep frying sautéing simmering

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