Barbara Adams Beyond Wonderful » Koftas Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chuck
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 1 2-inch cinnamon stick
• 20 whole black peppercorns
• 5 green cardamon pods
• 6–7 whole cloves
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 2-inch piece minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon crushed garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, drained*
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper