Authentic Kofta Curry Simplified

Ingredients

For 6 servings

• 1 lb extra lean beef keema
• 3 tbsp roasted besan (chickpea flour)
• 1 onion (tennis ball sized)
• 5-6 mint leaves
• 1/3 cup dhania or coriander/cilantro
• 3 green chilies (tops removed)
• 3/4 tsp ginger paste
• 3/4 tsp garlic paste
• 1 slice of bread, crusts removed, sprinkled with 2 tbsp milk
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tbsp coriander powder (roasted preferred)
• 1/2 tbsp cumin powder (roasted preferred)
• 3/4 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 3 onions
• 1 inch long piece cassia bark or cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp whole black pepper
• 2-3 green cardamom pods
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp green chilli paste (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 3/4 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• additional cilantro for garnishing