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Beef Kofta Curry

Kofta is a type of “meatball” that originates from the Middle East and India. The word kofta comes from the Persian word kūfta, which means “to beat or to grind,” in reference to the ground meat typically used to make kofta recipe.

In this recipe the meatballs are cooked in a smooth, spicy tomato sauce to make a delicious dinner that will warm you up – comfort food at its best!

Serves

4-6

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Gluten free
Shemin's Mild Curry Paste
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Shemin's Mild Indian Curry Paste

Shemin’s Mild Curry Paste brings together a carefully balanced mix of spices to create a warm, aromatic curry without the heat. Made using our family recipe, it’s perfect for mild, comforting dishes that are full of flavour and easy to enjoy any day of the week. A simple way to cook delicious, family-friendly curries at home.
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Ingredients

2 tbsp cooking oil
1 large onion, sliced
100g Shemin’s Indian Curry Paste or Goan Indian Curry Paste
1 tbsp tomato puree
400g can chopped tomatoes
24 ready-made beef or lamb meatballs (approx. 700g)
1 tbsp Shemin’s Garam Masala
2-3 tbsp coriander, chopped
lemon juice to taste

How to make Beef Kofta Curry

  1. Heat the oil in a pan large enough to take the meatballs. Add the onions and fry on a medium heat until brown and caramelised.
  2. Mix Shemin’s Curry Paste with 50mls water and add to the onions with the tomato puree. Cook on a gentle heat for 2-3 minutes. Add a little more water if the sauce gets too dry. Then add the chopped tomatoes and continue to cook on a gentle heat for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the meatballs to the sauce and 100mls of water. Cook the meatballs in the curry sauce for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Season to taste.
  4. Before serving, stir in the lemon juice and Shemin’s Garam Masala and garnish with chopped coriander.
  5. Delicious served with rice and Shemin’s Indian Breads.

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Great product and my cooking would not be same if I didn't have It. Thank you

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Always good 😊

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Super flavours - we are addicted! Particularly love the curry pastes and sauces. Mango chutney is so delicious.

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tik Verified curry lover

I have been using these curry pastes for a long time. They are so good, I'm never without them in my fridge or freezer

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tik Verified curry lover

I have been using Shemins Pastes for years. Effortless cooking with delicious results . Thank you x

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Live your food. Thank you for making home curries beautiful.

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tik Verified curry lover

I was disappointed that you do not sell Lime Pickle !

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tik Verified curry lover

Great as usual

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Great recipe

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tik Verified curry lover

My husband enjoys all the pickles but we have to buy Lime pickle elsewhere. Is this something that might be offered in the future.

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