Kashmiri Hand Pressed Meat Rolls In Curry Sauce Recipes

KASHMIRI SLOW-COOKED SPICY LAMB CURRY

Steps:

• 1. Place the lamb in a large non-reactive bowl. Add the yogurt, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and salt and mix well, making sure all the pieces are well-coated with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 and up to 24 hours. Meanwhile, prepare the garam masala.2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the cumin, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon about 1 minute. Add the marinated lamb, plus all the marinade, and cook, stirring, over high heat the first 5 minutes, then over medium-low heat until the meat is well-browned and the yogurt completely absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.3. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground fennel, ginger, and sugar, and continue to cook, adding a tablespoon of water every time the meat sticks to the bottom of the pan, 10 to 15 minutes.4. Add the water, cover the pan, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, the sauce is thick and almost clinging to the pieces, and all the oil has separated to the sides, about 20 minutes. (If the meat is not tender, add about 1/2 cup more water, cover the pan, and simmer on low heat until soft.) Meanwhile, prepare the garam masala. Then spoon out all excess oil from the pan, transfer the meat and curry 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.

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.

KASHMIRI LAMB CURRY WITH TURNIPS

Steps:

• 1. Heat the ghee in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the sliced onion, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan and reserve for garnish.2. To the pan add the lamb, chopped onion, asafoetida, garam masala, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and salt and cook, stirring, over low heat until the lamb is well-browned, about 25 minutes.3. Add the ginger, fennel seeds, coriander, mango powder, and sugar and stir another 7 to 10 minutes, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water if the meat sticks to the pan. Add the yogurt, a few tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly and letting the first bit dry before adding more, until all of it is absorbed, about 30 minutes.4. Mix in the water, cover the pan, and simmer about 1 1/2 hours over low heat until the meat is fork-tender and the sauce is thick. Add the turnips during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking, to give them enough time to soften.5. When the turnips are soft, scatter the reserved fried onions, cilantro, and saffron milk on top. Cover and cook over low heat about 15 minutes to blend the flavors. Serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

KASHMIRI HAND-PRESSED MEAT ROLLS IN CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Place the meat in a large bowl and mix in 1 tablespoon oil, 3/4 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate about 1 hour.2. Keep a small bowl of water nearby. With lightly moistened clean fingers, divide the meat mixture into 16 portions and lightly press each portion in the palm of your hand to make ragged rolls, each about 1 inch thick and 2 1/2 inches long. Refrigerate until ready to use, at least 30 minutes.3. In a large nonstick skillet, boil 1 1/2 cups water, along with the cardamom pods, cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, and ginger, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the kofta rolls in a single layer, making sure they do not touch or overlap. Boil again, shaking the pan, until all the water evaporates and the kofta rolls are golden on all sides, 10 to 12 minutes.4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat and add the cumin seeds they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly transfer to the kofta pan along with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Then stir in the yogurt, a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent it from curdling and cook, 2 to 4 minutes.5. Add the remaining 1 cup water and simmer until the koftas are very soft and the sauce is thick, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with 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.

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 MEAT BALLS IN RED PAPRIKA SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a small bowl, mix together the ground ginger, fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon garam masala, cumin, cayenne pepper, cardamom seeds, and salt.2. In a food processor, process together the lamb, fresh ginger, and 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture until smooth. Have a small bowl of water nearby. With lightly moistened clean fingers, divide and shape the meat mixture into 16 balls, each about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Refrigerate until ready to use, at least 30 minutes.3. In a large wok or a saucepan, bring the water, cinnamon, cloves, and green and black cardamom pods to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, add the meat balls, and simmer until firm, about 10 minutes. Remove the meat balls to a bowl and reserve the broth with the whole spices.4. Heat the oil in another large nonstick wok or saucepan over medium-high heat and cook the onion until well-browned, about 10 minutes. Remove to a small food processor and process with about 1/4 cup of the broth to make a smooth paste.5. To the wok, add the asafoetida and paprika, then mix in the meat balls and the remaining spice mixture and cook, stirring, until the meat balls are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.6. Mix in the onion paste and all the remaining broth (plus the whole spices) and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and simmer. until the meat balls are very tender and the sauce is thick, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, 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.