Koftay ka Salan ( Meatballs in Tomato Gravy ) and my First Award

Meatballs made of ground meat and cooked in a delicious spicy gravy.

 Koftay ka  Salan ( Meatballs in Tomato Gravy )
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*  Prep. Time : 20 minutes
*  Cook Time : 45 minutes
*  Serves : 5 - 6

For meatballs :

• 500 gm. ground / minced meat
• 2 tbsp. roasted chickpeas
• 1 tsp. dessicated coconut
• 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
• 1/4 tsp. garam masala
• 1 tsp. ginger garlic paste
• 1 tsp. salt ( or to taste )
• 1 1/2 tsp. red chillies powder
• Pinch of nigella seeds, optional
• 1 tsp. coriander seeds, crushed
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. fresh coriander leaves,chopped
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped

For gravy :

• 1/2 cup oil
• 200 gm. onions, thinly sliced
• 200 gm. tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp. cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp. ginger garlic paste
• 6 - 8 black pepper,whole
• 4-5 cloves
• 2 large cardamom
• 2 - 3 small cardamom
• 2 inch piece cinnamon stick
• 2 tbsp. coriander powder
• 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp. red chillies powder
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• Salt,to taste
• 1/2 tsp. garam masala powder
• Pinch of each ( green cardamom, nutmeg & mace powder )
• 2 tbsp. fresh coriander leaves,chopped

Method :

• Grind chickpeas, coconut and poppy seeds to a fine powder.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

• Mix well and let stand 1/2 an hour to blend flavors.

• Mean while, heat oil in a large pan / wok.
• Fry sliced onion in oil at medium heat till light brown.
• Remove from oil and drain on absorbent paper.
• Put tomatoes, cumin seeds and fried onions in a blender and blend to a smooth paste.
• Reheat the oil in the pan. Add ginger garlic paste, black pepper, cloves, cardamoms, cinnamon stick and fry for 30 seconds.
• Add coriander, red chillies, turmeric powder and salt.
• Stir and add the blended tomato paste.
• Add ( 1/2 cup ) water and cook, covered, on medium heat till water dries and the sides leave oil.

• Mean while, prepare meatballs. With wet hands, shape mixture into medium sized balls.

• When gravy is ready, add the prepared meatballs in a single layer.

• Cook on low heat, moving the pan occasionally for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are done.

• Add little water,if the gravy is very thick and bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat. Sprinkle garam masala, cardamom, nutmeg & mace powder.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with Naan / Chappati.

I received an award  from Savitha of Savitha's Kitchen. WOW... my first award! I am honoured that you thought about me. Thank you so much Savitha for sharing this fabulous award.

I am passing on this award to these fellow bloggers :

1. Umm Mymoonah of  Taste of Pearl City
2. Aipi of  US Masala
3. Torview of Torviewtoronto 
4. Dimah of Orange Blossom Water
5. Palatable of Treat & Trick
6. Cook from Doha of Experiments with taste
7. Deepa of  hamaree rasoi
8. Mahi of Mahi's Kitchen
9. Viki of  Viki's Kitchen
10. Padhu of Padhuskitchen
11. Divya of Divya's Recipes 
12. Malar of Kitchen Tantra 
13. Ramya of  Simple Vegetarian Recipes 
14. Gayathri of Gayathri's Cook Spot
15. Madhu of Sweet, Spicy and Sour

Please accept this award and pass it on to 15 fellow bloggers. Thanks once again Savitha!

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