Malai koftae

Malai koftae

Ingredients For the koftas

• 1/2 kg Minced beef
• 1 Finely chopped onions
• 2 Bread slices
• 3 Finely chopped green chilies
• 4 Cloves
• 4 Black pepper
• 6 Small cardamoms
• 1/2 bunch Chopped mint leaves
• 1/2 cup Fresh cream
• 1 tsp White cumin
• 1 tbsp Chopped ginger
• 1 tbsp Poppy seeds
• 2 tbsp Roasted chickpeas

Ingredients For the gravy

• 1 cup Yogurt
• 1 cup Oil
• 2 Chopped green chilies
• 3 Chopped onions
• 1/2 bunch Chopped coriander
• 1/2 packet Fresh cream
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp All spice powder
• 1 tbsp Red chili powder
• 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
• 2 tbsp Coriander powder
• Salt as required

Method

1. To make the koftas, Grind together the chickpeas, whole white cumin, small cardamoms, whole black pepper, poppy seeds and cloves.In a food processor chop together the minced beef and ground spices.
2. Then add the fresh cream, chopped mint leaves, chopped coriander leaves, chopped onions chopped ginger, green chilies and salt. Chop again till all the ingredients have been thoroughly mixed.Shape the mixture into small koftas and deep fry for 4-5 minutes.
3. To make the gravy, Heat oil in a pan and fry the chopped onions till they turn golden brown. Remove and place on an absorbent paper to drain the oil.
4. When the onions become crisp crush them with your hands and add them to the yogurt followed by red chili powder, turmeric ,ginger garlic paste ,ground all spice powder ground coriander ,salt and chopped green chilies.
5. Mix well and pour the yogurt mixture into the same e pan .Fry on a low flame. Now add the fried koftas but do not stir. Cook on a low flame till the oil forms a separate layer on top. 
6. Then add half a packet of fresh cream, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.Dish out and garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve with freshly made naans or chappatis.