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Nargisi Kofta | Indian Scotch Egg | Video

Indian version of scotch eggs loaded with aromatic spices, shaped into koftas, and served with a flavorful sauce. The perfect appetizers that scream deliciousness from every angle.
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Course: Egg
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

Kofta:

  • 4 hard boiled eggs peeled
  • 250 g minced lamb or chicken or beef
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic garlic paste
  • 1 green chili finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoon chopped coriander cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoon cornflour
  • Salt to taste

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion grated
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoon tomato purée tomato paste
  • 2 large tomatoes finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • ¼ cup yogurt beaten
  • ½ teaspoon kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander cilantro leaves, to garnish

Instructions

Kofta:

  • Place minced lamb, grated onion, ginger, garlic, green chili, ground coriander, garam masala, red chili powder, coriander (cilantro) leaves, and cornflour. Season with salt. Mix.
  • Divide meat mixture into four equal portions. Dab a little water on the palm of your hand. Place one portion of meat mixture on the hand, flatten it to shape into an oval shaped patty. Place one egg in the middle of the patty. Gently shape the meat mixture evenly around the egg. Mould it with your hands until sealed.
  • Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and egg. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Carefully transfer eggs into the hot oil, and cook, turning occasionally, for 4 minutes or until golden and meat is cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on an absorbent towel.

Sauce:

  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, and sauté, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until it starts to change color.
  • Add minced ginger and garlic. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes or until aromatic. Add tomato purée and tomatoes. Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes or until the tomatoes turn mushy.
  • Add ground turmeric, garam masala and red chili powder. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add yogurt and kasuri methi. Season with salt. Stir to combine. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until the oil starts to separate.
  • Add koftas. Pour in 1 ½ cups water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves.

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Notes

- For a vegetarian version of nargisi kofta, sub minced meat with mashed potatoes

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 273mg | Sodium: 939mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g