Beef Kofta Curry

Serves: 4

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Syns per serving:

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ingredients

681g/1lb 8oz extra-lean minced beef

2 tsp peeled and finely grated ginger

2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

2 tsp crushed fennel seeds

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp mild or medium chilli powder

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp tumeric

2 tbsp medium curry powder

500ml carton passata

¼ tsp artificial sweetener

To Serve

fat-free natural yogurt

chilli powder

mint leaves

method

1. Place the minced beef in a mixing bowl along with the ginger, garlic, fennel, cinnamon and chilli powder. Season and, using your hands, mix thoroughly until well combined. From the mixture into small, walnut-sized balls and set aside.

2. Place the tumeric, curry powder, passata and sweetener in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, season well and carefully place the meatballs in the sace. Cover and cook gently for 15-20 minutes, turning the meatballs occassionally, until they are cooked through.

3. Remove from the heat and serve drizzled with fat-free natural yogurt, sprinkled with a pinch of chilli powder and garnished with fresh mint leaves.