Tag: meatballs

  • The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe

    The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe

    This meatball pizza, made with a secret sauce, mozzarella cheese, and the surprise element of juicy chicken meatballs piled atop pizza dough, takes homemade pizza to a whole new and indulgent level. That’s better than takeout.

    The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe

    Chewy crust, spicy sauce, meatballs and plenty of melted cheese? Ummmm…. yes, please.

    The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe
    The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe

    Pizza is always a winner in our house and cheesy meatballs are definitely comfort food around here, so we threw together a super easy, super cheesy meatball pizza. Make a big batch of meatballs and freeze in portions along with this fresh pizza dough recipe so you’ll have meatball pizzas ready to go when you want them.

    The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe
    The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe

    You can use frozen meatballs to save on time but you will have to adjust points accordingly, I prefer to make my own and I added a little pizza flare to mine.

    How do you make Meatball Pizza?

    1. A pizza pan is rubbed with a little bit of oil. Pizza dough is spread into the pan, poked with a fork. Then spread prepared sauce over it.

    Spread pizza sauce over the dough

    2. The topping is assembled by cooking the meatballs in a hot pan.

    The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe
    Meatballs 🙂

    3. Then pizza dough is topped with the cheddar cheese, meatballs, red and green bell pepper and a generous portion of mozzarella cheese.

    The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe
    Meatball Pizza ready to go in the oven!!

    4. Then baked in the preheated oven until the cheese is golden and crust is cooked! Remove from the oven and cut into the wedges. ENJOY 🙂

    The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe
    The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe

    Where is the best place to buy Pizza dough?

    1. Most markets have some sort of pizza dough that they sell.  You’ll probably be able to find the kind of pizza dough in the can (not my favorite), and some will offer it in a little plastic baggie (probably a better product and likely more fresh).
    2. I do have a tip for the best place to buy pizza dough.  Most pizza restaurants will likely be willing to sell you a ball of their pizza dough.  Just ask!  That’s going to be your best bet for good pizza dough!
    3.  You can also make your own. I have good recipe for Easy Pizza Dough.

    What are the best toppings for pizza?

    1. If you’re a meat lover, you’ll most likely enjoy some sort of meat lover’s pizza like this Meatball Pizza!  BBQ Chicken Pizza is my another favorite. 
    2. And my personal choice for pizza topping is Bell Peppers, Olives and Pineapple.  Chicken Chunks, Sausage are also popular pizza toppings ( but I don’t like it that much).
    3. Some people like to add olives, corn, goat cheese, spinach and more.  The possibilities are endless!

    It’s pretty likely that everyone in your family will enjoy this Meatball Pizza.  It’s a nice, quick and easy dinner for those nights that are crazy!

    Bismillah let’s get started.
    Check it out The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe and printable version here!!

    The Best Meatball Pizza Recipe

    Instead of ordering pizza tonight, try this perfectly pleasing meatball pizza recipe! Great for light dinner or go-with — so simple! So delish!
    Keyword 30 minutes meals, Baking, cheese, chicken mince, Dinner, meatball, Pizza, Quick and Easy
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
    Servings 4
    Author Bushra Waheed

    Ingredients

    For The Meatballs:

    • 500 gm chicken mince
    • 1 bread slice crust removed
    • 1/3 cup warm water
    • 1 large egg white lightly beaten
    • 1 tsp chopped garlic
    • 1 small garlic clove minced
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
    • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
    • 1 tsp red pepper crushed
    • freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • salt to taste
    • oil for frying

    For the Meatball Pizza:

    • 1 pound homemade pizza dough for recipe click here
    • 12 meatballs halved and thawed
    • 1/4 cup pizza sauce
    • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
    • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
    • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
    • 1 small green pepper chopped
    • 1 small red pepper chopped
    • few fresh basil optional
    • a pinch of crushed red pepper to add a extra kick
    • and/or other toppings of your choice

    Instructions

    To Make The Meatballs:

    • In a bowl, combine the bread and water. Let stand, turning the bread occasionally to thoroughly moisten it, for 10 minutes.
    • Squeeze the bread gently to remove most of the water.
    • Discard the water. Tear the bread into 1-inch chunks and toss them into a large bowl.
    • Add the chicken mince, ginger, garlic, onion powder, parsley, basil, egg white, red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste.
    • Mix thoroughly with moistened hands.
    • Shape the meat mixture into 12 mini balls.
    • Place the meatballs on the lined sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
    • Now heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook meatballs for 6-8 minutes or until golden, flip and cover the pan fry additional 5 minutes to cook from inside(make sure not to over cooked).
    • Remove meatballs from the oil and drain on kitchen paper.
    • Let the meatballs cool slightly and then cut each one in half.
    • Set aside.

    To Prepare the Sauce:

    • In a small bowl, mix together the pizza sauce, mayonnaise, basil and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Set aside.

    To Assemble The Meatball Pizza:

    • Preheat the oven at 180 degre C or 425 F.
    • Drizzle a round pizza pan or a rectangular baking sheet with olive oil or non-stick spray.
    • On lightly floured surface, roll out pizza dough into a 12-inch circle, with a rolling pin.
    • Spread bases evenly with prepared pizza sauce. Scatter evenly with cheddar cheese.
    • Top with meatballs halves and pressing lightly into base. Scatter evenly with Mozzarella cheese.
    • Top with chopped green and red bell pepper.
    • Bake 25 minutes or until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese is hot and bubbly.
    • Let pizza sit for a few minutes then cut into 4 slices.
    • Delicious Meatball Pizza is ready to serve.
    • ENJOY 🙂

    Notes

    Serve with salad mix.

    Some Useful Tips & Hints:

    1. For make-ahead meatballs, you can make the meatballs up to the end of step 1 and freeze them layered between baking paper in an airtight container. Store them for up to 2 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight and continue recipe from step 2.
    2. Chicken mince is easily available at major supermarkets or local butchers.
    3. Use a store-bought pizza base for quicker version.
    4. You can add your favorite herbs and spices for a spicy version.

    Want more Pizza Inspiration? 

    Here are some other pizza recipes on my blog:

    If you’re looking for more easy, family friendly dinner ideas, you might also enjoy my The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe or this Butter Chicken Pasta,  Homemade Lamb Burgers and Keema Macaroni are also fun recipes for the family!

    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out and do take a few seconds to rate it! I would love to see your recreations so tag me on instagram @recipestable or Facebook (Recipestable) or on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.

  • The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs Recipe

    How are you all doing? Did anything exciting happen lately? I am sorry for my absence, life has kept me, but I have a free few days a head of me to be around more.

    Let’s Start Today’s Post with some Food for the Soul  

    “Expectation is the root of all heartache”.  _William Shakespeare

    quote

    I guess I need not say much about the quote I am sharing with all of you today. I am a person of high expectations – despite trying to develop myself into a better person and having reduced my level of expectation from all around me, I have not reached the level where I would have zero expectation.

    I guess it is not human to reach that kind of a stage, but still I would love to reach a stage where my expectations are so low that it does not guarantee any heartbreaks if things don’t happen just like how I want it to be. I really don’t know whether I will ever reach that situation but yes, I am trying…

    It’s Getting Cold . Now Let’s Have Some Food Talk To Warm & Nourish Our Soul!!

    Today’s Recipe: Spaghetti Meatballs

    What’s better than a warm fire and a big bowl of comfort food on a cold winter night?  Today I want to share a recipe that feels, to me, like the closest you can get to “comfort food” during Whole 30.

    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs
    Can’t stop, won’t stop with the Comfort Food recipes this winter. ♡

    For a bowl of Italian comfort, Make my best & Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs! It only takes 35 minutes to make this delicious family favorite, all from scratch, and I promise you will never have leftovers. While the spaghetti sauce cooks, you’ll make the meatballs and while the meatballs cook, you’ll boil your pasta. Makes 16 meatballs, two per person. I made these meatballs with chicken mince , but you can use whatever ground meat you’d like to use, actually(beef, lamb, turkey). They are super soft, tender  and juicy because they cook right in the sauce and I used fresh bread crumbs and not dried ones.The sauce is my Homemade Italian Tomato Sauce and I just add the meatballs (& spaghetti) to make this a complete meal… but don’t forget the salad.

    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs
    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs

    This is really a quick and easy recipe because the sauce takes 5 minutes of prep and the meatballs take 10 minutes to put together. Then it all cooks in one pot and you have the most delicious spaghetti dinner. 

    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs
    The Best and Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs

    Whether you’re having company or a family dinner, you can’t go wrong with Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs. Try my easy recipe and you’ll see why they call it comfort food. They really just melt in your mouth. 

    Here’s your go-to, foolproof, The Easiest Spaghetti Meatballs recipe you’ll never want to be without.

    I have also posted Mince Macaroni which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Pasta home. Do check it out as well.  It’s finger lickin’ good. You’ll be coming back for more. 


    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.


    Happy Dinner Making!!

  • The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Have Recipe

    The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Have Recipe

    Aslam-o-Alakaum My Lovelies !!

     In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

    Good Afternoon

    It is the middle of March and spring is here and in full bloom, budding flowers, chirping birds, and plenty of new activities to do.
    With spring here in full bloom, I try to get out for daily walks, which is a joy. With the earth greening, trees budding, flowers blossoming and songbirds chirping, hope and renewal fill every living thing. (inshaAllah)

    The days are getting much warmer now and my family always looks forward for light and comforting food. Dinner is the only time when everybody gets to gather around and have meal as a family. So I always plan to cook something simple and most importantly light and healthy.

    meatballs

    The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Have

    The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have
    The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Have

    Last week, I made the world’s most amazing Meatballs in a tomato sauce with garlic bread on the side – where’s my invitation to go on Masterchef??  💁🏻 lol 😛

     I like to cook meatballs in sauce! These Italian flavored  meatballs in tomato sauce are my new favorite! 😀 ☺

    These meatballs are light, tender, and bursting with juicy flavor.You can just mix all the ingredients together, roll them and cook them and the best part of all, you can have these on your dinner table in less than 45 minutes.

    The Best Meatballs You'll Ever Have
    The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Have

    They would be great over pasta, mixed with tomato sauce as an appetizer or on their own, But I served these meatballs over some veggie noodles tossed in olive oil along with garlic bread. A recipe must try! The Best Meatballs You’ll Ever Have!

    I have also posted Meatball and Pea Pulao which is another easiest & tastiest version of making Dinner. Do check it out as well.


    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.


    Happy Meatballs Making!!

    Keep remember me in your Dua’s and Stay tuned for new content on the blog 😉

    If you like this post, Please Subscribe to my blog. I have lots more recipes to share with you. And If you make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • A Taste of Pakistan: Authentic Mutton Kofta Curry Recipe!

    Aslam-o-Alakaum My Lovelies !!

     In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

    Mutton Kofta Curry

    A very yummy full of flavors Mutton Kofta Curry recipe. The combination textures, and nutritional value makes Mutton Kofta Curry a popular dish that can be had as a complete meal. It’s a hearty Kofta that works just well in any course of meal. Give it a try!!

    Mutton Kofta Curry Recipe
    Photo: Mutton Kofta Curry Recipe

     Mutton Kofta Curry Recipe
    Photo: Mutton Kofta Curry Recipe

    This mutton kofta recipe is prepared with a mince meat blended with a herbs like coriander and curry leafs, spices and made into small lemon sized balls which are cooked in curry. It makes a great meal when served with zeera rice and kachumbar salad. Check it out the mutton kofta recipe here.

    Check it out the Mutton kofta Curry Recipe here!!

    Mutton Kofta Curry

    A very yummy full of flavors Mutton Kofta Curry recipe. The combination textures, and nutritional value makes Mutton Kofta Curry a popular dish that can be had as a complete meal.
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
    Total Time 2 hours
    Servings 8
    Author Bushrah @Recipestable

    Ingredients

    For Kofta (Meatballs)

    • 1 kg mutton mince keema
    • 2 onions finely chopped
    • 2 tablespoon roasted and grounded chickpeas
    • 1 egg lightly beaten
    • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
    • 1 teaspoon green chili paste
    • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • Salt To Taste
    • Oil for frying

    For Kofta Curry

    • 2 onions thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup oil or butter
    • 1 cup boiled and skinned tomatoes
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 2 tablespoon yogurt
    • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
    • Salt To taste

    For Garnishing

    • 2 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves
    • 2 green chilies thinly sliced
    • boiled eggs optional

    Instructions

    To Make Koftas

    • Put all kofta ingredients in a food processor. Process until combined together.
    • Take it out in a bowl and shape into koftas (meatballs).
    • Put in a refrigerator for 2 hours or until firm or set.
    • Now heat oil in a deep pan and fry kofta’s for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
    • Remove from the oil and Keep aside.

    To Make Kofta Curry

    • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a wok or skillet.
    • Saute onions until translucent.
    • Add ginger garlic paste and cook for few seconds.
    • Now add the rest of the curry ingredients with enough water to make a smooth gravy.
    • Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until gravy is smooth and thickened.
    • Cook on high heat, add the fried koftas and 1 cup water.
    • Cover again and simmer for 40 minutes or until koftas are cooked inside.
    • Increase the flame and cook 5 minutes longer or until gravy is thickened.
    • Add boiled eggs.
    • Garnish with green chilies and coriander leaves. Mutton Kofta Curry is ready to eat. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Serving Suggestions:
    Serve with Naan, chapati or boiled rice.

    I have also posted Fish Kofta Curry and Kofta Palak which are another easiest & tastiest version of making kofta’s(meatballs). Do check it out as well.


    Put your own spin on it. And lemme know how it turns out. Post a photo on Facebook (Recipestable) or  on Twitter so I can see how lovely yours turn out.


    Happy Cooking!!

    If you like this Mutton Kofta Curry Recipe, Please Subscribe to my blog. I have lots more recipes to share with you. And If you make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • The BEST Kofta Palak Recipe: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Meatballs in Creamy Spinach

    Kofta Palak

    Get an exciting taste with this Kofta Palak recipe that is prepared with combination of meat balls, spinach and fenugreek. Kofta Palak is perfect to serve at any occasion.

    Kofta Palak Recipe
    Photo: Kofta Palak Recipe

    Check it out the Kofta Palak Recipe here!!

    [divider]

    [one_fourth]Prep Time:30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time:1 hour[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings:5 [/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level:Medium [/one_fourth_last]

    [divider]

    [tabs type=”horizontal”] [tabs_head] [tab_title]Ingredients[/tab_title] [tab_title]Nutrition[/tab_title] [/tabs_head] [tab]

    For Kofta (meatballs)

    • 1 kg mutton or chicken mince
    • 1 cup brown onion, crushed
    • 4 green chilies
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
    • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
    • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 2 teaspoon cornflour
    • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds (khashkhask)
    • 1 teaspoon red chili
    • salt to taste
    • oil for frying

    For Palak Curry:

    • 1/2 kg spinach ( palak), boiled and chopped
    • 2 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (methi)
    • 2 onions, chopped
    • 2 tomatoes, chopped
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1/4 cup ghee or butter
    • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
    • a pinch of garam masala powder
    • salt to taste

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 5 servings

    Nutritional information is not yet available. [/tab] [/tabs]

    Directions:
    [tabs type=”horizontal”] [tabs_head] [tab_title]Step by Step Method[/tab_title] [tab_title]Serving Suggestions[/tab_title][/tabs_head] [tab]

    Step 1

    Take a large bowl, mix together the kofta ingredients.

    Step 2

    Shape into small balls.

    Step 3

    Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

    Step 4

    Fry koftas for 5-8 minutes or until they turn golden.

    Step 5

    Remove from the oil and absorb on kitchen paper.

    Step 6

    Keep warm.

    Step 7

    To Make Kofta Curry:

    Melt butter in a deep skillet or wok over medium heat.

    Step 8

    Saute onion in butter until transculant.

    Step 9

    Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 1 minute then add tomatoes, red chili, coriander powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder and salt.

    Step 10

    Add spinach, fenugreek leaves and 1 cup milk.

    Step 11

    Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 40 minutes or until done.

    Step 12

    Remove the lid. Add koftas and cook on high heat for 20 minutes or until they cooked inside.

    Step 13

    Put on dum for few minutes the take it out in a dish. Kofta Palak is ready to serve. ENJOY!

    [/tab] [tab]

    • Serve with rice, naan, or chapati.

    [/tab] [/tabs]
    If you like Kofta Palak Recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.And if you know more innovative ways in which we can utilize this mouth watering Kofta Palak, do share with us and we would be glad to give it a try.

  • Recipe: Bangla Meatballs (Sweet & Sour Meatballs)

     

    Ingredients of Bangla Meatballs:

    To make meat balls:

    • 500 gm ground Beef
    • 1 cup Onion, chopped
    • 2 tbsp Green Chillies , chopped
    • Ginger Paste 2 tbsp
    • Garlic Paste 2 tbsp
    • Cumin Powder 2 tsp
    • All Spice Powder 1 tsp
    • Coriander Powder 1/2 tbsp
    • Egg 2
    • Coriander Leaves 2 tbsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Bead Crumb 100 gm
    • Flour 50 gm

    To make sauce

    • Salt to taste
    • Pineapple Juice 3/4 cup
    • Dark Sesame Oil 1 tsp
    • White Vinegar 2 tsp
    • Fresh Ginger 1 tsp
    • Chilli-Garlic Sauce 1 1/2 tsp

    How to make Bangla Meatballs:

    • Mix all the ingredients with ground beef, then make them like balls.
    • After bake all the meat balls in a fry pan until browned and cooked.
    • Bring all the sauce ingredients to a boil over medium heat once the meatballs are cooked.
    • Place them in a serving dish and pour the sauce over.
    • Bangla Meatballs are ready to serve.
    • Enjoy!
  • Hearty & Satisfying: A One-Pot Meatball and Pea Pulao Recipe!

    Meatball and Pea Pulao

     Enjoy a fun evening cooking from scratch with a partner. On the menu for the evening will be: Meatball and Pea Pulao. Easy and tasty Meatball and Pea Pulao Recipe with tips and tricks to get perfect grains of pulao. Check it out the Meatball and Pea Pulao Recipe here!!

    Meatball and Pea Pulao recipe
    Photo: Meatball and Pea Pulao recipe

    [divider]

    [one_fourth]Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Cook Time: 1 hour[/one_fourth] [one_fourth]Servings: 4[/one_fourth] [one_fourth_last]Difficulty Level:Medium [/one_fourth_last]

    [divider]

    [tabs type=”horizontal”] [tabs_head] [tab_title]Ingredients[/tab_title] [tab_title]Nutrition[/tab_title] [/tabs_head] [tab]

    • 300 gm basmati rice
    • Enough stock to cover the rice (lamb or vegetable) from a cube is fine
    • 300 gm Fresh or Frozen peas
    • 1 Lemon juice
    • 1 medium size onion
    • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • Salt to taste
    • 6-8 tbsp oil

    For meatballs:

    • 400 gm minced lamb
    • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
    • 1 tsp red chilli powder
    • 1/4 tsp turmeric
    • 1/2 tsp chopped green chillies
    • Salt to taste
    • 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
    • 2 tsp corn flour

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 4 servings

    Nutritional information is not yet available. [/tab] [/tabs]

    Directions:
    [tabs type=”horizontal”] [tabs_head] [tab_title]Step by Step Method[/tab_title] [tab_title]Serving Suggestions[/tab_title][/tabs_head] [tab]

    Step 1

    Wash rice nicely and drain. keep it aside for 10 minutes.

    Step 2

    Take a bowl and mix the lamb minced with the corn flour, turmeric, red chilli powder, ginger garlic paste, salt, garam masala powder and chopped green chillies.

    Step 3

    Mix well and shape into about 16 balls – it’s easier if you wet your hands.

    Step 4

    Heat a large frying pan (with a lid for later), then fry the meatballs for about 8 mins until golden and cooked through.

    Step 5

    Remove from the pan, get aside.

    Step 6

    Heat more oil in this pan adds chopped onion. Once onion turns slightly golden, add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and add 1 tsp cumin seeds and add green peas and saute till peas are nicely cooked.

    Step 7

    Now add salt the rice and add enough stock so that it reaches about 1.5 cm above the level of the rice.

    Step 8

    Cover and cook till the rice become tender and the water dries.

    Step 9

    Now add the meatballs top on the rice and cover again.

    Step 10

    Stir in the lemon juice and the remaining mint.

    Step 11

    Reduce flame to minimum and allow to cook for another 5 minutes in its own steam.

    Step 12

    To finish the pulao, stir in the lemon juice and the remaining mint. Meatball and Pea Pulao is ready to serve.

    [/tab] [tab]

    • Serve with zeera raita, plain yogurt or salad.

    [/tab] [/tabs]

    If you like Meatball and Pea Pulao recipe and make it then let me know your feedback by commenting below.

  • Kofta Biryani Recipe (Meatball Biryani)

    Kofta Biryani (Meatball Biryani)

    If you are looking for a variety in Biryani, you have come to the right place. Kofta biryani is a bit contemporary food item I would say. It is served as a main dish, and the meat balls or “koftas” are layered with the biryani rice to make a sumptuous combination. You can make the Koftas in Kofta Biryani with chicken, lamb or beef.

     Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)
    Photo: Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)

    Today I am sharing with you a new recipe, Keema Kofta Biryani recipe. Instead of always making koftas in curry, I thought i will just use them in Biryani.

    Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)
    Photo: Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)

    Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)
    Photo: Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)

    ofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani) recipe
    Photo: Kofta Biryani( Meatball Biryani)

    Serve this delicious, hearty dish with a green salad and raita of your choice. Try this  Kofta Biryani Recipe, and don’t forget to share your experience with us.

    [one_third] Prep Time: 30 minutes[/one_third] [one_third]Cook Time: 45 minutes[/one_third] [one_third_last] Servings: 6[/one_third_last]

    [review]

    [tabs type=”horizontal”] [tabs_head] [tab_title]Ingredients[/tab_title] [tab_title]Nutrition[/tab_title] [/tabs_head] [tab]

    For the Koftas:

    • 750 gm minced meat ( keema)
    • 250 gm red onions
    • 50 gm ginger Root
    • 50 gm garlic Flakes
    • 10 hot Green Chillies
    • 1 small bunch fresh coriander leaves
    • 15 sprigs fresh mint
    • 3 raw eggs
    • salt to taste
    • Oil for deep frying

    For The Curry:

    • 200 gms red onions
    • 100 gm Plain Yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
    • 2 teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 3 tbsp cooking oil

    For Rice:

    • 500 gm basmati rice
    • 2 inch cinnamon bark
    • 2 black cardamoms
    • 5 whole cloves
    • 10-15 whole black pepper corns
    • 1-1/2 teaspoon carraway seeds
    • 2-3 bay leaves
    • 2 tablespoon ghee or butter
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • Water for cooking Rice
    • 2 tablespoon saffron threads
    • 3 tablespoon plain milk

    [/tab] [tab]Yield: 6 servings

    Nutritional information is not yet available. [/tab] [/tabs]

    Directions:
    [tabs type=”horizontal”] [tabs_head] [tab_title]Step by Step Method[/tab_title] [tab_title]Serving Suggestions[/tab_title][/tabs_head] [tab]

    Step 1

    For Rice: Pick and wash Rice clean. Soak in the water. Tie up all the spices in a thin Muslin cloth in a bundle. Add the Spices bundle to the Rice.

    Step 2

    For Koftas: Wash the Keema clean and drain all the water from it. Grind drained Keema with the Salt, red onions , ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, coriander and mint leaves to coarse paste. Whisk the eggs until smooth and blend in with the meat mixture. Shape into small even sized balls.

    Step 3

    For Curry: Grind the red onion and yogurt together to a fine paste. Keep all the other Ingredients ready.

    Step 4

    Heat the Oil and when hot deep fry the balls for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels to remove excess Oil.

    Step 5

    Boil the soaked rice with salt and ghee in the same water it is soaked in till half cooked.

    Step 6

    Drain in a colander to remove the gruel. Sprinkle with Saffron thread milk to season all the rice and set aside till needed.

    Step 7

    Heat oil in a wok and fry the onion-yogurt paste on medium heat until well browned. The oil should show at the edges.

    Step 8

    Lower flame and add the turmeric powder and fry for a minute. Add red chili and garam masala powders and fry for 2 minutes more till the aromas waft up.

    Step 9

    Add just sufficient salt for the curry and stir in the Koftas. Add 1-1/2 cups of water and cook covered on low flame until most of the water is absorbed and a thick Curry is formed.

    Step 10

    Take a heavy bottomed Pan with a tight fitting lid. Lay half the saffron seasoned rice at the bottom. Place the Kofta Curry over 6th rice and layer with the remaining Rice.

    Step 11

    Preheat the oven at 180 degree C. Pour 2 cups of Plain Milk over the Layered Rice. Cover with the tight-fitting lid. and bake for 30minutes in the pre-heated oven until cooked through.

    Step 12

    Just before serving stir lightly to break the layers gently. Arrange the Koftas on top and layer the remaining Rice over the Koftas. Keema Kofta Biryani is ready to serve.

    [/tab] [tab]

    • Serve with Cucumber Raita.

    [/tab] [/tabs]