Chicken Kofta In A Korma Curry With Sonals Awesome Spice Mix
Kofta Korma
I received an email, from Sonal@SimplyVegetarian777, in case you don’t know who she is PLEASE check out her blog, Sonal very generously offered to send me some of her AMAZING spice mixes. I couldn’t type fast enough because I was so excited. I have mad respect for Sonal as a cook and a blogger and am mesmerized by not just her amazing Vegetarian recipes but by her gorgeous photography as well and she absolutely blew me away with her generosity, The other day I went to my mailbox and I didn’t even have to open it because I knew it was here, the aroma that came from my mailbox was intoxicating. She sent her curry mix, a tandoori marinade and Kasuri Methi. I agonized over what to make, perusing her recipes and then I remembered a recipe she actually chose for me to make, her vegetable korma, I love korma, as a matter of fact whenever I eat at an Indian restaurant it’s what I order every single time. Instead of making it with vegetables I thought I would make small chicken meatballs or kofta, kind of like an Indian version of Swedish meatballs. I am serving this with basmati rice but it can also be served with naan or flatbread. I put my own spin on Sonal’s delicious recipe, using what I had in my pantry and refrigerator, the changes were minor and the result was amazing. I attribute this to the expert blending of the spices, I also must add that this recipe is quick and easy to make and because I used a spice mix I didn’t have to measure lots of different spices, the work was done for me and the results could not have been more delicious.
Sonal’s Spice Mix
You MUST make note that Sonal’s awesome and delicious spice mixes will soon be available to all of us, yes she is marketing and selling her spice mixes, small batch hand mixed and utterly delicious. Keep watching her site for more information on how to order.
Kofta
Adapted from Sonal’s recipe for Kofta
1 lb ground chicken
1 egg
1 tbs greek yogurt
1 heaping tbs dried bread crumbs
1 tsp minced ginger
1/2 small onion minced
1 clove garlic minced
1 tbs kasuri methi
2 tbs cilantro chopped or parsley is fine too
1 tsp garam masala
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients and form into small balls which you set on parchment lined baking sheet. Heat your fry pay or skillet with some oil. Add the kofta with space in between each and fry until nicely browned on all sides. Remove from oil and place back on parchment sheet and put in warm oven (170 degree’s) until you are ready to add to the korma.
Korma Paste:
2 tbs cashew nuts soaked for 10-15 minutes in 1/4 cup warm water
2 tbs unsweetened coconut flakes (I only had sweetened and it still turned out great, not sweet at all)
2 tbs milk powder or you can use(almond milk. coconut milk, milk, soy milk) (I used half and half)
1/2 onion chopped roughly
1 small tomato (I used 6 cherry tomatoes)
1 small piece ginger (I used the equivalent of 1 tsp)
garlic 2 small or 1 big clove
Place everything in the blender and process until it’s a thick smooth paste
Look at the gorgeous color
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Oh boy, I have not eaten lunch yet and that looks Delicious Suzanne!! 🙂
It’s so wonderful, I love the spice mix. This was my first time making Indian food well maybe 2nd time years apart and I am so thrilled with the flavor. Thanks Michael.
Suzanne–this looks beyond delicious! I’ve been on an Indian kick lately because food is often naturally gluten-free. Though by kick, I mean Seamless, not cooking. I’ve been meaning to expand my recipe box for a while now. This will be on the list, with GF breadcrumbs of course 🙂
Thanks Melissa, you don’t need the breadcrumbs, Sonal’s recipe didn’t call for them. You can’t take the Italian out of me, the bread in meatball thing. Highly recommend Sonal’s spice mixes. They are amazing.
“Kofta” “Korma” “Curry” – OOH All three are some of my favorite words! And you have them here ALL in ONE sentence – in ONE dish – ooh! I cannot contain myself!
Thanks Shashi, I have to say this dish is so delicious, Sonal’s spicing is the best, really perfectly balanced. Thank you so much I wish I could bring you some.
Suzanne, this looks SO delicious! I’m so excited about Sonal’s new venture… and cannot wait until she starts selling her spices! You’ve made such a beautiful korma… I can almost smell the wonderful aromas coming from your photos! Lovely post! ❤
Thank you it was my first ever. Never made Korma before well never really made real Indian food at all. I love it and eat it out in restaurants all the time. This was a revelation and Sonal’s spices are the very best.
This looks quite tasty
It is, thank you so much.
Yummy! It appears your agonizing over what to make with Sonal’s spices really paid off… this chicken kofta looks fabulous! Your photos are beautiful and make me want to dig in and have a helping (or two!). I’ve also been experimenting with the spices… the hardest part was finding the “perfect” ingredients/recipes so I don’t waste them before we can actually purchase replacements! Thanks for sharing your successful recipe!
Exactly, I didn’t want to waste a single grain of the spice. I loved this dish, it was delicious and can’t wait to see what you make Nancy.
If (key word, IF) I can get my rear in gear today, I’ll post what I made with the tandoori spice tomorrow. 😉
Yes please!!!!
This looks so amazing, Suzanne – I haven’t had a korma in a long time and now you made me pull out my hair why not 😉 How wonderful of Sonal, to be spreading the spice-love 🙂
Yes exactly, she spread the spice love, I love that!!! Thanks so much Ginger.
This looks so delicious – Indian is really one of my absolutely favourite cuisines. Lucky you getting a preview of the delicious-sounding spice mixes! 🙂
Thank you, the spices are the best trying to decided what to make with the tandoori now.
Umm it does sound like good comfort food for a winter’s day. Congrats and good luck to Sonal in launching the spice business! Hugs all around. 😀
Thank you, I hope she has tremendous success, but honestly her spice mix is better than anything I’ve ever had.
I love sonals recipes too and it looks like youve done an amazing job here. I think im spoilt i looked in my curry book today and nothing looks as nice as what my
Blogger buddies cook x
I know every recipe looks amazing. I am so excited for her new venture, Thanks so much.
Oh oh oh my goodness that looks fantastic! That was so generous and thoughtful of Sonal, and what a beautiful dish you made from her spices! I just want to top it with fresh cilantro and pour it straight into my mouth.
Wasn’t it, I am so grateful, the spice mixes are amazing. Thank you so much Lina.
Hey, I am a korma freak too! And kofta. Most of my Indian food blogging friends know this, but you must have read my mind! You should write to ikea and see if they’d feature your indian meatballs and gravy! Isn’t it great, also, how you only have to use a teeny bit of Sonal’s spices and you get a flavor bomb for days? Great job, team Sonal!!
Each recipe, yours, Angie’s everyone’s is amazing. I still dream about your tempeh dish, Oh my it looks so good. Thank you so much team Sonal should do a food cart if we weren’t so far apart, LOL.
Wow! This looks absolutely delicious!
Thank you so much Sonal!
Oh my!!! This looks mouthwatering. And thank you for introducing me to Sonali’s beautiful blog.
Thank you, yes Sonal has a wonderful blog, you and Sonal are master spice blenders.
Just look at all of those amazing spices. OMG, I am so in love. Just look at that dish, it looks amazing.
Thank you so much, I love Indian food, always wanted to make it but am shy about spicing. Sonal’s spice mixes gave me confidence to make this dish.
Some of you ladies have been so fortunate to be the be the recipient of Sonal’s spices. Was there a competition that perhaps I’d missed somewhere? Ha ha, just kidding. Your korma looks amazing Suzanne. I can’t believe this is only the second time you’ve cooked an Indian meal, by reading through your post, it seems you really had a handle on it. Delicious 🙂
Thanks Loretta, I was afraid of spicing. Silly right but it’s a fear of mine or really a lack of confidence. I love Indian food and admire the spicing greatly. This is a wonderful dish and I can’t say enough about the spice mix. It really sets this dish apart and makes it special.
This looks just delicious Suzanne!
Thanks so much Jess!
Looks amazing Suzanne! I think that is so sweet of your friend to send you all those spices…I bet the aromas were to die for! I’m not really familiar with this type of food since I never ate any growing up, so I love reading about it and seeing these beautiful spices. It was always Mexican and BBQ, hence why I always create recipes with those flavors, haha…they are my favorite by far!
I know what you mean, I never tasted many different types of food when I was growing up. Italian was the mainstay and on occasion we had Chinese takeout. Never tasted any other type of food until I moved away from home and went to College. The spices are amazing, thanks Brandi.
That looks absolutely delicious. I will have to go and check out Sonal’s blog. I love Indian food but I can never quite get the right spice mix.
I’m the same way. I love Indian food but shied away from making it myself because I felt intimidated by the spicing. Sonal’s spice blends really help.
Today is my blessed day Suzanne :). I am feeling so so so overwhelmed. The spices that I sent to all my blogger buddies without expecting anything in back, have come back to me as winning trophies and shining medals. You have created one heck of a dish there. Absolutely gorgeous. I plan to compile all the recipes on my spice blog soon and available as links. Thank you thank you thank you so much! Your friendship means so much to me. The idea behind creating these spice blend was to cut out the various spice steps totally and make it a “one step” spice cooking. I am registering my company as “The Spice Factory”. It will be out soon :).
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Sonal
Thank you, you have to understand that as much as I love the food of India, I was terrified to make it myself and to someone who is so gifted with spicing it may sound funny but I am truly challenged when it comes to spicing and that is the hallmark of delicious Indian food, Your spice mix has enabled me to make the food I love. I have tried spice blends prepared and sold commercially, not so good. I have tried to blend my own but I am just not able to get that perfect balance you have done that for me, thank you Sonal for being the inspiration you are, I cannot wait until you open for business I want to be one of your first orders.
Oh and I am so glad you like my dish. I was very nervous making it I hope I did you proud.
Awwwww Suzanne :). My struggle to identify myself in the journey becomes a little easier with friends like you :). Stay blessed dear friend!
Chicken Kofta has a special place in my heart. It reminds me of when I lived 1 block away from 6th street between 1st and 2nd avenue in the East Village and would often dine on the Indian restaurant strip located there with friends. Looks great!
Thanks so much Serena, I also have fond memories of dining at several restaurants on that strip also. I lived in the East Village and used to walk their all the time. Thank you so much.
That’s awesome to know! Where did you live? I lived on 5th street between 2nd and 3rd avenue. And even though that area was like a zoo late into the night, my flat faced the inside courtyard and was probably the most quiet and serene place I ever lived in the 10 years I lived in Manhattan.
Lower East Side, East Houston between Avenue’s A and B. I worked near NYU so I walked all over the place when I lived in the city. It was far from quiet where I was, it was fun though. I love walking around St. Marks place there was an awesome Afghan restaurant, the Indian restaurants, the pickle store, bialy store, Katz’s deli oh there was so many great places to eat.
Suzanne, you took the words out of my mouth. As much as I love Indian food, I was intimidated to put it together myself. Sonal’s fresh spices took the scare out of scary. Your recipe looks amazing, and another Indian recipe that even I could attempt.
Thank you Julie, yes I was surprised at how easily it came together and Sonal’s spice mix is perfect really perfect. You only need a little bit and the flavor is intense, It’s wonderful.
Looks great, Suzanne!
Hi Stefano, thank you so much.
This looks delicious–the spice mix you used must be amazing!
Thanks so much Nancy, its an amazing spice mix.
drooling! Love that the spice mix made it easier to get exotic flavors on the table. Love how you continue to build your blogging community 🙂
Thanks so much Liz, I am not adept at spicing and the spice mix makes it easy, love it and thanks again.
Wow Suzanne you under estimate yourself-stop that! Ha. As Liz, I was drooling on my keypad!!! Winner-Winner! Your Florida Bud Cheryl
PS Things thawing out and melting? I sent you and Prudy a bunch of Sunshine!!!
Yes it is a bit the gift of sunshine sure helped!
Hi Suzanne, A good friend in (Trenton) New Jersey area called and told me about the weather conditions (but you had shared with me already…), nasty, scary whenever there is ice! Glad things are beginning to improve. Stay warm, safe! Keep cooking these fabulous dishes! Your Florida Bud. Cheryl.
So far so good nothing falling from the sky. They are downplaying it now at least for Brooklyn we’ll see tomorrow. I hate having to go out in the snow and it’s especially hard for Nando.
Hoping the weather continues to improve. I know it is hard on you and Prince Nando in such weather! This is a silly question but do you put a doggie sweater on Nando to go out?
Yes Nando has a small wardrobe of coats and sweaters my latest purchase is a down faux Canada Goose coat called Canada Pooch, has the patch on it just like Canada Goose, he has rainwear too. Protecting his paws is challenging but I recently found these great socks with rubber soles that Nando actually wears. He has neuropathy so protecting his feet is very important in the cold and icy conditions. It’s not a silly question at all.
This dish looks amazing, I can just imagine the taste 🙂
Thank you so much.
This DOES look intoxicating Suzanne– I think I can get my hands on all the ingredients except the kasuri methi!! Will you tell us when we can send for some? That bowl looks like it’s bursting with flavor!
It was/is both intoxicating and the dish is bursting with flavor. The spices are so fresh you only need a little it goes a really long way, Thanks so much Rhonda.
These dishes look delicious. Even thought it’s breakfast time here I wouldn’t mind a bowl of kofta korma which would be much healthier than the scone with butter and jam that I propose to eat. 😉
I would love a good scone with butter and jam and follow with a bowl of kofta. Nothing like a good fresh scone. Thank you so much.
This looks amazing!! Definitely got to have Korma tonight now!!
Thank you so much.
Korma is my favorite flavor in Indian food. Lamb korma is my go-to dish, though I do love everything else on Sonal’s blog. Kofta is such a universal staple too. What a delicious-looking bowl. I just want to dive into it now! This is seriously a craving now. I may have to get indian food for lunch!
Me too, I’m like a broken record when I go to an Indian restaurant I get the same thing every time, chicken korma and saag paneer. Love them both, I want to make it again now the spices are so delicious.
Well done! It looks really good. 🙂
Thanks so much!
I love Sonal’s recipe a lot too, she learns me everything about Indian foods & new spiced, flavour combinations, etc! Your chicken Korma looks fantastic too! MMMMMMm! 😀😀
I know right, Sonal is the best teacher, an amazing cook and recipe developer and now master spice blender. She’s amazing. I can’t wait to buy her spices.
Oh, how lovely of Sonal… and I wish her much success with her new endeavor. If it is from Sonal, we know it is going to be perfect! A~n~d, what you have done with it, Suzanne, is marvelous. I can almost smell your korma with kofta curry. Very aromatic post! 😀
I know, it was so nice of her. I am totally in love with her spice blends. They are delicious and perfectly balanced. Thank you so much Fae.
How sweet of Sonal, she sounds like a gem! You made some delicious use out of the spice mix because this curry looks excellent 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thank you so much Uru, she is a gem, truly. That spice mix is so good I am wanting to eat it every day now.
How awesome, Suzanne! What a heck of a gift box! Sounds amazing!!!
I know it was such a great gift. I am in love with her spices.
Mouth watering…looks so tempting
Thank you so much.
That’s so special… to be sent some samples of Sonal’s very own spices to try! I’m sure you’ve made her super proud with this packed-full-of-flavour dish. Love the aromas of Indian food cooking in my kitchen!
Thanks Margot, it was a wonderful gift and I love the spices. The aroma is amazing.
What a special meal you made with Sonal’s spices, she must be very proud!
It was such a delicious meal, I could eat it every week. Yes I think Sonal was happy I certainly was thrilled with the flavor of the Korma, the spice mix is amazing. Thanks Cheri.
Homemade spice powder is always best and when it came from Sonal’s kitchen no doubts about the taste:-)you executed it welll
Thank you so much.
That looks better than anything I’ve had in a restaurant and I think I can smell the aroma coming right out of my computer screen! Great story and great pictures, too! You and Sonal have outdone yourselves!!
Thank you, it’s all about the spicing and I am very pleased with this dish.
I am hoping ti get some too!
Saved some for you Mr. Fitz.
I can’t wait to try out her spices! I love Indian food, but don’t make it too much at home. I’m now inspired, fantastic recipe!
I can’t wait until her spices are for sale. I love them!!
I love, love, love indian food. This dish looks delicious. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for her spices.
Thanks Natalie, the spice mix is amazing.
Oh my gosh Suzanne – this looks just wonderful.
Thanks so much Lindy.
Oh, we are so similar, Suzanne! I always order chicken korma when I go to our local Indian restaurant! It is so delicious, I could very easily overeat every single time! Your korma looks and sounds delicious, too! Lucky you having those spices sent right to your mailbox! 🙂
Thats funny, it’s my favorite. I also get saag paneer every time as well. I enjoy it if someone I’m with orders something different so I can taste it, I’m a creature of habit I’m afraid. Thank you so much, yes those spices are amazing and the Korma was so easy to make.
That looks sooooo good!
Thank you so much Peter.
Oh so good – I can feel the flavours emanating from this dish. Now I have a huge craving and have to go have Indian food 😉
Thanks so much Cindy it really was delicious.
I love indian food, so tasty and spicy, this is a wonderful dish!
It was amazing, Sonal’s spice mix and recipe were the best. Going to be making this one over and over. Thank you so much.