Nargisi Kofta: Father's Day Special Recipe

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How can you make your father feel special this Father's day? There is nothing better than cooking something really special for him. Instead of going to an expensive restaurant or having a formal dinner, try preparing something exotic at home. It will surely take your dad by a complete surprise.

Talking of an exotic recipe, learn to prepare this special Mughlai recipe of Nargisi kofta. It is a rich and extremely delicious recipe. This unique non vegetarian recipe is made in two steps. First the kofta is prepared with boiled eggs and minced chicken and then it is cooked in a rich and creamy gravy. This recipe is sure to take your taste-buds for a ride!

Prepare this lip-smacking delicacy for your dad and make this Father's day really special for him.

Serves: 3-4
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour

Ingredients

For the koftas

• Chicken- 250 gms (minced)
• Besan (gram flour)- 2tbsp
• Coriander powder- 1tsp
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Cumin powder- 1tsp
• Red chilli powder- ½ tsp
• Salt- as per taste
• Eggs- 4 (boiled and shell removed)
• Cornflour- 1tbsp
• Oil- 1 cup (for deep frying)

For gravy

• Onions- 2 (large, sliced)
• Ginger-garlic paste- 1tsp
• Mint leaves- 1tbsp (finely chopped)
• Cumin powder- 1tsp
• Coriander powder- 1tsp
• Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
• Red chilli powder- 1tsp
• Garam masala- 1tsp
• Almond paste- 1tbsp
• Tomato puree- 2tbsp
• Yogurt- 2tbsp
• Kasuri methi- 1tsp
• Bay leaf- 1
• Cinnamon stick- 1
• Green cardamom- 3
• Sugar- ½ tsp
• Oil- 2tbsp
• Salt- as per taste
• Water- 1 cup

Procedure

1. Mix the minced chicken, salt, turmeric powder, besan, coriander powder, cumin powder and cornflour together. Knead the mixture like a dough with your hands.
2. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts. To coat one egg you will need one keema ball.
3. Dampen your hands with a little water so that the keema doesn't stick to your hand. Place the keema ball in your palms and flatten it with your fingers into a thin disc.
4. Now place the boiled egg in the centre and fold it from the sides. Make sure that the egg is completely covered with the keema.
5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry these koftas one by one.
6. Cook on low flame for about 5 minutes till all the sides turn golden brown.
7. Transfer the koftas into a plate and keep this aside.
8. Now heat oil in a pan and add bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamoms and fry for about a minute.
9. Add the onions and fry on medium flame for 3-4 minutes. Once they turn golden brown add ginger-garlic paste.
10. Fry for about 2 minutes and then add all the spices one by one.
11. Cook for another 2 minutes and then add the mint leaves, sugar, yogurt, tomato puree and almond paste. Saute for 5 minutes.
12. Now add the kasuri methi and salt.
13. Add water and mix well. Then add the koftas and mix very gently.
14. Cover the pan and cook for about 10-15 minutes.
15. Once done, switch off the flame and serve.

Nargisi kofta is ready to be served. Serve this delicious Indian recipe with parathas or rice.