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Nargisi Kofta

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Dear Friends,

  Today I am here to share with you a famous kofta recipe. Before that, I would like to inform you I love to read the history of everything because I believe there must be some story behind the creation of everything. 'Nargisi Kofta' is a north Indian delicacy. This dish came from Persia to India by Mughal emperors. Many believed that the name of the dish was given after the name of a flower called 'narcissus.' Alan Davidson,

One of the most renowned food historians of the 20th century had said that the British soldiers ate the Indian Nargisi Kofta curry and cherished it so much that they attempted to recreate it at home and reiterated it with a new name, look, and influence - The Scotch Eggs. I hope you like the information behind the delicacy. So, let's start making famous 'Nargisi Kofta.'


Ingredients:-


  1. whole eggs- 6(hard-boiled and peeled).
  2. Mutton Minced- 750g.
  3. Black pepper powder-1/2tsp.
  4. Garam Masala Powder- 1tsp.
  5. Kashmiri red chili powder-1/2tbsp.
  6. Turmeric powder-1tsp.
  7. Coriander powder-1tsp.
  8. Garlic paste-2tbsp.
  9. Ginger paste-2tbsp.
  10. Corn flour- 1-1/2tbsp.
  11. Mustard oil- 3tbsp.
  12. Salt- To taste.

For the Gravy:-


  1. Onion- 2(boiled and paste).
  2. Garlic paste- 1-1/2tsp.
  3. Ginger paste--1- 1/2tsp.
  4. Green chili paste- 1tbsp.
  5. Red chili powder- 1-1/2tsp.
  6. Coriander powder- 1tsp.
  7. Cumin powder- 1tsp.
  8. Turmeric powder- 1-1/2tsp.
  9. Garam Masala powder- 1-1/2tsp.
  10. Tomato puree- 1-1/2tbsp.
  11. Yogurt- 1cup.
  12. Dried fenugreek leaves- 1-1/2tsp.
  13. Salt- To taste.

Whole spices:-


  1. Bay leaf- 1no.
  2. Caraway seeds- 1tsp.
  3. Dry red chili- 2whole.
  4. Vegetable oil- 3tbsp.

Preparation Method:-


Step 1- First, in a blender or food processor, add mutton mince, ginger paste, garlic paste, Kashmiri red chili powder, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt. 


Step 2- Blend mutton mince very well with spices. Transfer in a bowl. Now, add mustard oil and mix with blended mutton mince mixture.


Step 3- Next, add corn-flour with the mutton mixture very well by using clean hands. Once all ingredients are mixed well, Rub your palm with oil and divide the mutton mince into equal 6portions. 


Step 4- Take one portion of the mutton mince ball and slightly flatten them with your palm. Place a hard-boiled egg in between the keema mixture and cover the egg with minced mutton. Follow the same process for the remaining eggs and set them aside.


Step 5- Place a wok on medium flame. Add vegetable oil; once oil well heated, adds bay leaf, dry red chilies, caraway seeds. Saute them for few seconds. 


Step 6- Next, add boiled onion paste, ginger paste, garlic paste, tomato puree. Fry them until the raw aroma goes away. About 3-4 minutes.


Step 7- After 3-4 minutes, add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, green chili paste, turmeric powder, yogurt, and salt. Mix all ingredients well and cook until spice mixture separated from the oil.


Step 8- Next, add warm water. Once water will start bubbling, slowly add minced wrapped eggs to the gravy. Cook for 25-30 minutes or as per your desire quantity of gravy.


Step 9- After 30 minutes, add garam masala powder and sprinkle dried fenugreek leaves. Now 'Nargisi Kofta' is ready to serve with 'Laccha Paratha.'





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