Baked Kafta Recipes

OVEN-BAKED KOFTA KEBABS (PAKISTANI-STYLE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer onion and 1 tablespoon of the oil from the skillet to a food processor and puree until smooth. Reserve remaining oil in the skillet.
• Place onion puree, beef, egg, yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, coriander, salt, and red pepper in a bowl. Mix by hand to combine. Form beef mixture into 4 to 5-inch-long kebabs using oiled hands. Arrange in a baking pan.
• Saute cumin seeds in the reserved oil over medium-high heat until blackened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, and salt; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes more. Pour the sauce over the kebabs. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until beef is no longer pink in the center, about 20 minutes. Uncover and turn on the broiler. Broil until brown, about 5 minutes more.

BAKED KAFTA

Steps:

• Set oven at 375.
• Combine meat, onion, 1 tsp. salt, pepper and parsley.
• Mix well.
• Form into 1 1/2 inch balls then flatten into patties and fry slightly in a skillet with the oil, turning over once, (do not cook through).
• Remove from skillet and place in a baking or casserole dish.
• Combine remaining ingredients and add to meat patties.
• Stir gently.
• Bake for 45-60 minutes or until carrots are tender.
• Serve with rice pilaf.

BAKED MALAI KOFTA

Steps:

• - For the Gravy:.
• Heat Oil in a medium pan.
• Add Onions and salt - saute until moisture is evaporated.
• Add Ginger and Garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add Pureed Tomatoes and cook until Oil separates from the mixture.
• Add in Turmeric Powder, Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chili
• Powder and Garam Masala - mix well.
• Add Evaporated Milk and stir.
• Add Milk to make the gravy to desired consistency.
• Add sugar to taste and check salt.
• Bring Gravy to a boil and switch off the stove.
• - For the Koftas:.
• In a microwave safe bowl, cook Peas and Carrot with 2-3 tablespoons of water for 3-4 minutes.
• Squeeze out all excess water from the above mixture.
• In a food processor with a chopper blade, process paneer.
• Add Boiled Potato and again process until a dough is formed.
• Remove dough from food processor and place into a bowl.
• Add Peas & Carrots, Cilantro, Cashews/Golden Raisins (reserve a little for garnishing), Salt, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder and Chaat Masala - knead well.
• Line a baking tray with foil and spray with Cooking Oil.
• Roll Koftas into small Golf Ball size balls and place on baking tray.
• Lightly spray Cooking Oil on all of the koftas.
• Place tray in the oven and Broil on High until koftas turn a golden brown.
• Flip koftas to the other side and broil once again until golden brown.
• Remove koftas from oven and allow them to cool slightly.
• Arrange koftas in a casserole dish and cover them with the gravy.
• Garnish with remaining cashews and raisins.
• Cover the dish and bake in the oven at 350 degrees (F) for 15-20 minutes.
• Serve hot with Naan or Rice.