Kofta in Tomato and Yoghurt Sauce from The Food of India: A Journey for Food Lovers by Priya Wickram

Ingredients

• 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) minced (ground) lamb
• 1 onion
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 cm (¾ inch) piece of ginger, grated
• 10 cm (4 inch) cinnamon stick
• 6 cloves
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
• 2 green chillies, seeded and finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 170 ml (⅔ cup) thick plain yoghurt
• coriander (cilantro) leaves
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 200 g (7 oz) tin chopped tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 6 cardamom pods
• 1 onion, finely chopped