Chicken kofta is one utterly delicious, flavourful dish that brings the authentic taste of Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine right to your plate. This chicken kofta recipe is characterised by tender spiced meatballs of chicken cooked in a beautiful, aromatic gravy and is one deliciously satisfying main course to look out for. Seasonally perfect with the ratio of spices, these chicken koftas are juicy, flavourful, and perfect with rice, naan, or even a fresh salad. This recipe of chicken kofta requires ground chicken mixed with cumin, coriander, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and fresh herbs such as cilantro and mint; the mixture gets moulded into small, bite-sized meatballs which have this similar heartiness when cooked in a spiced, flavourful gravy. This gravy was typically made using tomatoes, onions, and yoghurt. It's creamy in feel and has a depth of flavour, topped with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or parsley for eye appeal. Chicken kofta is so delicious to taste. But what gives it the strength of being a versatile dish, though, is its ability to fit your preferred taste level of spiciness, be it milder or hotter according to your choice. This lovely chicken kofta is great for family dinners, celebrations, or meal prep. Indeed, with this soft meatball mixed with those spices, you will undoubtedly love the dish and add it to your favourites. Try making Chicken Kofta with basmati rice, naan, or flatbread today.

• 500 gms chicken
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp besan
• Salt
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 4 onion
• 1 tomato
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• 12 almond
• 1/2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin
• 5 cardamom
• 5 cloves
• 2 inches cinnamon
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• Coriander leaves

• Start by heating oil in a pan for deep-frying.
• Thinly chop one onion and deep-fry until the pieces become golden and crisp.
• The deep-fried onions add a sweet flavour to this dish and help thicken the gravy.
• Once done, remove the onions from the oil and let them cool.
• Dry roast a mixed whole spice in another pan for added depth of flavour.
• Use one tablespoon poppy seeds, one tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 Tsp cumin seeds, three cardamoms, four cloves, 1-inch cinnamon stick, and 3 to 4 dried red chillies. Roast till fragrant- a sure sign that they are ready.
• Add soaked and peeled almonds to the pan and stir well. Put all these ingredients in the blender, and add just enough water to make a smooth, thick paste.
• This spice paste will form the base for your kofta gravy to taste very rich and complex.
• Now, blend the fried onions, which have been cooled using a blender or food processor, into a thick paste.
• You will end up adding body to the gravy with this onion paste and balance out the spices.
• Mix all ingredients for koftas- ground chicken, minced garlic, ginger, green chillies, chopped coriander, salt, pepper, and garam masala to taste together.
• Then pinch little portions of this mixture and shape them into balls.
• Heat the pan and add one tablespoon of ghee. When the ghee's hot, add one batch of chicken balls, and saut high heat for approximately 3-4 minutes.
• Once done, remove from pan and keep aside.
• Add the remaining ghee to the same pan. Add one tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste and saut until the raw smell disappears.
• Now add the poppy seed and almond paste prepared above and saut till all the raw smell dissipates and the oil begins to separate, which usually takes a few minutes.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they get soft and tender enough to be absorbed into the paste. Stir in the fried onion paste, and cook for a few more minutes.
• A pinch of chopped green chillies and a little garam masala are added for some zing and stirred well.
• Add water, and then add the prepared chicken kofta pieces, and be careful not to splash them.
• Bring to a simmering medium. Boil the koftas in their gravy for about 7-8 minutes, thus allowing the flavours to hold onto the gravy.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice, naan, or paratha.
• This recipe of Chicken Kofta is sure to treat your palate to a thrilling mixture of spice, creamy texture, and delectable meatballs.
• Comfort food, at its finest, promises flavours that will get you talking and sharing with friends.