Beef Kofta Curry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 None large Spanish onion, sliced
2 None dried chilies
1 None cinnamon stick
6 None cardamom pods
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp whole cumin seeds
1 (13.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp olive oil
None None Kofta
1 lb ground beef
3/4 inch fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, roots chopped, leaves picked
1 tsp garam masala
None None steamed basmati rice, to serve

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook onion for 4-5 mins, until golden. Add chilies and spices. Cook for 1 min, until fragrant and toasted. Add tomatoes, 1 cup water and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 4-5 mins.
Meanwhile, to make the kofta, combine all ingredients in a food processor. Process to combine. Season. Shape into ovals, using around 1 tbsp mixture per kofta.
In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook kofta for 8-10 mins, until browned on all sides. Serve with curry and steamed rice.