Description
Tender lamb koftas simmered in a creamy coconut tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices, served over fluffy steamed rice for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 2 cups cooked steamed rice
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, combine ground lamb, chopped onion, half the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs (koftas).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the koftas on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in diced tomatoes, coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the koftas to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the koftas and sauce over steamed rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.