LAMB KOFTAS

Lamb koftas

Ingredients:

Ground lamb - 1 1b

Small onion - 1 (Finely chopped)

Cumin powder - 1 tsp

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Chilli powder - 1 tsp

Garam masala - 1 tsp

Garlic paste - 1 tsp

Cilantro - 2 tbsp (Chopped)

Vegetable oil - ¾ cup

Scallions - 6 (Chopped)

Green bell pepper - 1(Seeded and Chopped)

Fava beans - 1 ½ cups

Baby corn cobs - 12

Cauliflower - 1 (Small, Cut into florets)

Green chillies - 3 (Chopped)

Lime juice - 1 tbsp

Mint leaves - 1 tbsp

Salt - to taste

Method:

1. Place the lamb, onion, cumin, coriander, chilli powder, garam masala, garlic paste, and half the cilantro in a bowl and mix well with your hands.

2. Season with salt to taste. Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for a few minutes.

3. Heat 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a preheated wok or large skillet.

4. Add the scallions and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.

5. Add the green bell pepper, fava beans, corn cobs, cauliflower, and chillies and cook over high heat, stirring for 3 minutes, or until crisp and tender. Reserve.

6. Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a separate pre heated wok or large skillet.

7. Meanwhile, form the lamb mixture into small balls or ovals between the palms of your hands.

8. Add the koftas, in batches, to the hot oil and cook, turning them frequently, until golden brown.

9. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

10. When they are all cooked, return the vegetables to the heat and stir in the koftas.

11. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until heated through.

12. Sprinkle with the lime juice and serve garnished with the remaining cilantro and mint leaves.