Kofta means meatballs in the Indian language and in this recipe beef meatballs are cooked in a smooth, spicy sauce to make a warming supper. You can use any form of lean mince that you prefer as a substitute to the beef.
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Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Syns per serving:
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ingredients

681g/1lb 8oz extra-lean minced beef
2 tsp peeled and finely grated ginger
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
2 tsp crushed fennel seeds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp mild or medium chilli powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp tumeric
2 tbsp medium curry powder
500ml carton passata
¼ tsp artificial sweetener

To Serve
fat-free natural yogurt
chilli powder
mint leaves
method

1. Place the minced beef in a mixing bowl along with the ginger, garlic, fennel, cinnamon and chilli powder. Season and, using your hands, mix thoroughly until well combined. From the mixture into small, walnut-sized balls and set aside.

2. Place the tumeric, curry powder, passata and sweetener in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, season well and carefully place the meatballs in the sace. Cover and cook gently for 15-20 minutes, turning the meatballs occassionally, until they are cooked through.

3. Remove from the heat and serve drizzled with fat-free natural yogurt, sprinkled with a pinch of chilli powder and garnished with fresh mint leaves.