Chicken Kofta Curry | Chicken Recipe | Chicken Meatballs In Spicy Gravy | Chicken Kofta | Varun

ground chicken

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: heavy cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Dried cilantro is more affordable but less vibrant.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Mix ground chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped green chili, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.

Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball, to create koftas.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the koftas to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add tomato puree, coconut milk, and water; bring to a simmer.

Stir in garam masala, turmeric powder, and salt to taste; simmer for 10 minutes.

Return the koftas to the skillet, cover, and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

Serve hot with rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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