Pakistani Meatballs with Gravy (Koftay)

Meatballs made with an exciting blend of spices are cooked in a smooth, flavorful yogurt gravy. This is a classic Pakistani recipe that's great garnished with coriander and served with naan.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 607 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 ½ cups water
• salt to taste
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef
• ½ cup dry lentils
• crushed red pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 2 onions, thinly sliced, divided
• 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix lean ground beef, half of the onions, chili powder, black pepper, cloves, cumin and cardamom. Shape the mixture into approximately six 2 inch meatballs.

Step 2

In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the remaining onion in the vegetable oil until tender. Mix in the yogurt, lentils, ginger paste, garlic paste, coriander seed, water, red pepper and salt. Place the meatballs into the mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook 30 minutes, until meatballs are evenly browned and lentils are tender.