Chicken Kofta Balls In Kashmiri Cashew Saffron Sauce Recipes

HERBY CHICKEN KOFTA MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Pulse yellow onions and garlic in a food processor until very finely chopped.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chopped onion and garlic, season with 1/2 tsp. salt, and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, 10-15 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, and red pepper and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Scrape into a large bowl and let cool slightly.
• Wipe out food processor and add parsley and mint. Pulse until finely chopped, then transfer to bowl with onion mixture. Add chicken and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. salt to bowl with onion mixture. Mix with your hands to combine, but do not overwork. Divide into 16 equal portions (about 1/3 cup per kofta). Shape into 3 1/2x2" "footballs" with tapered ends.
• Arrange patties on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, flipping halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 165°F, about 8 minutes per side.
• Do Ahead
• Kofta can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 6 months.

KASHMIRI KOFTA

Steps:

• Mix and keep aside the salt, chili powder, ginger powder, corriander powder, yoghurt, cumin seeds, garam masala, mustard oil and ginger.
• Combine in a bowl the minced meat and all the mixed ingredients well.
• Add khoya and gram flour.
• Knead well.
• Heat ghee in a large heavy bottom pan.
• Add asafoeida, cloves and cardamoms.
• Add yoghurt and 1/2 cup of water and salt.
• Reduce heat and allow it to simmer.
• Take a tablespoon of the mincemeat mixture and roll it into 2-3 innch (5 cms-7.5 cms) long and 3/4-inch thick.
• Roll the dough with your palm over a metal plate.
• Slip each kofta carefully into the pan.
• Do not let any kofta stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Add 2 tbsps. more water if the koftas start sticking to the pan.
• Cook till koftas change colour.
• Add 2 1/2 cups of water, kewda essence and saffron.
• Cover and cook for 40 minutes.
• When the gravy thickens remove them from the fire.
• Sprinkle corriander leaves.

KASHMIRI LAMB CURRY WITH SAFFRON

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in the cream about 30 minutes, or until needed.2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and add the cloves, cinnamon, and asafoetida, then add the lamb, fennel, cayenne pepper, ginger, and salt. Add the yogurt, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent it from curdling, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until all the yogurt is absorbed and the meat starts to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.3. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook, adding a tablespoon of water every time the meat gets sticks to the bottom of the pan, until the meat is well-browned, about 20 minutes.4. Add the water and cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the meat is fork-tender, the sauce is thick and almost clinging to the pieces, and all the oil has separated to the sides, 10 to 15 minutes. (If the meat is not tender, add about 1/2 cup more water, cover the pan, and simmer on low heat until soft.) Spoon out all the excess oil, transfer to a serving dish, add the saffron-cream, and swirl lightly to mix, with parts of it visible as a garnish. Sprinkle the garam masala on top and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

GRILLED CHICKEN IN SPICY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Make the tikka kabaabs and cut them into smaller pieces if you wish. Then make the fried onion paste (reserving the ghee).2. In a food processor, process together the tomatoes and cilantro until' pureed.3. Place the onion paste, along with 1 tablespoon of the ghee in which the onion paste was fried. Add the pureed tomatoes and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until all the juices evaporate, about 7 minutes.4. Add the coriander, cumin, fenugreek leaves, paprika, garam masala, and salt and stir about 1 minute. Then add the water and the grilled chicken kabaab pieces and simmer about 5 minutes. Add the cream and simmer another 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with some chopped cilantro, and serve.VARIATION: Substitute any of the tikkas in "Starters and Snacks" with different meats, paneer cheese, or vegetables, to create a new dish every time.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CASHEW AND POPPY SEED CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• 1. Soak the cashews and poppy seeds in hot water, about 1 hour. Transfer to a blender, add the cardamom seeds, garlic, ginger, scallions, cilantro, green chili peppers, and yogurt, and blend to make as smooth as possible, about 1 minute.2. Heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the cumin, fenugreek, and black pepper they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the coriander, garam masala, salt, and chicken. Cook, stirring, until the chicken is golden, about 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl and keep warm.3. To the same pan, add the cashew-yogurt mixture and cook over high heat, stirring as needed, until most of the juices evaporate and the mixture becomes highly fragrant, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, roast the cashew halves.4. Add the chicken to the pan, reduce the heat to medium, cover the pan, and cook about 10 minutes to blend the flavors. Adjust salt, if you wish. Add the cream (or water) and boil a few minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with the roasted cashew halves, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

CHICKEN KOFTA BALLS IN KASHMIRI CASHEW-SAFFRON SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. To make the kofta balls: Place the almonds, ginger, cilantro, 2 tsp. fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon garam masala, black pepper, and cardamom seeds in a medium skillet and dry-roast, stirring and shaking the skillet, over moderate heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool, transfer to a food processor, and process until finely ground.2. Add the chicken and 1/2 teaspoon salt and process until minced. Add the egg and process once again. Remove to a bowl and divide the mixture into 25 equal but unevenly shaped balls. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.3: To make the sauce: In a clean food processor, process together the cashews, ginger, garlic, green chili peppers, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and saffron until minced. Add the milk and process again to make a smooth paste.4. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium heat and cook the bay leaves and cinnamon about 30 seconds. Add the cashew paste and cook over medium heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes.5. Add the tomatoes, increase the heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring, until all the juices evaporate and traces of oil are visible on the sides, about 7 minutes. Add the water and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring, over high heat until the sauce comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer about 10 minutes.6. Add the chicken kofta balls and simmer about 20 minutes, adding the lemon juice, cilantro, and 1 tsp. ground fennel during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with the reserved cilantro and garam masala, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

KASHMIRI CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the ghee or vegetable oil in a deep, lidded skillet.
• Add the onions, peppercorns, cardamoms, and cinnamon and cook until the onions are golden.
• Add the ginger, garlic, chili powder, paprika, and salt (to taste) and cook for 2 min, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken pieces and fry until browned.
• Gradually add the yogurt, stirring constantly.
• Cover and cook gently for about 30 minutes.

CHICKEN TENDERS IN CREAMY WHITE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the onion paste. Place the broth, ginger, garlic, bay leaves, cloves, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and salt in a large pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer about 10 minutes:2. Add the chicken, increase the heat to medium-high, cover the pan, and cook until the chicken pieces are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the chicken to a bowl. Pass the broth through a strainer and save for the sauce. (You should have at least 3 cups. If not, add some more chicken broth.)3. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion paste, stirring, until transparent, about 5 minutes. (Do not increase the heat.) Add the cornstarch and continue to cook, stirring, until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. 4. Add the coriander, paprika, nutmeg, and mace, then mix in the reserved chicken broth and milk, a lime at a time, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer about 5 minutes. (If the sauce seems thin, dissolve 1 to 2 more tablespoons cornstarch in about 1/2 cup of milk and stir it in.)5. Mix in the reserved chicken pieces and the cream and simmer, stirring as needed, until the sauce is almost like a thick custard and the oil separates to the sides, about 20 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cilantro and cook another 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with the garam masala, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.