Butter Masala Chicken Koftas
Butter Masala Chicken Kofta. These are delicious chicken koftas that are simmered in a beautiful, warm and rich, butter masala gravy.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Kofta
- 1 lb Chicken Mince/ Ground Chicken
- 1.5 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Ground Green Chillies
- ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- ⅛ tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg
- ¼ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- ½ tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- 1 Large Egg
- ½ cup Crisy Fried Onions (or Birista)
- ¼ cup Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves
- 1 tsp Salt
For the Butter Masala
- 1 bottle MayaKaimal Butter Masala Sauce
- 1 tbsp Oil of your choice (I used Avocado Oil)
- 1 Small Red Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 1 tbsp Salted Butter (optional)
- ¼ tsp Garam Masala
- ⅓ cup Finely Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves (for garnish)
- ⅓ cup Finely Chopped Mint Leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, take all the ingredients for the chicken kofta except the salt. Mix well with gently hands. Cover and refrigerate for an hour.
- After an hour, take the bowl out. Add the salt and mix well once again.
- Lightly oil/ grease your palms and start making small spheres/ koftas. I used a small cookie scoop to measure equal sized koftas. Keep all of them aside. I could make around 20 koftas with this mince.
- In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add the finely chopped onion and saute on medium flame till they turn light golden brown.
- To this now add the Maya Kaimal Butter Masala Sauce and mix with the sauted onions. Feel free to add half a cup of warm water and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Place the koftas on the simmering sauce and cover the pan with a lid. Let this cook on a low flame for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, very gently turn the koftas, cover and simmer again for aroud 8 minutes.
- Remove one kofta when it is time to check for doneness by slicing in half.
- At this stage, add 2-3 tablespoon heavy cream or milk along with finely chopped cilantro and mint leaves. Gently mix everything well and cover the lid. Switch off the flame in 2 minutes.
- Let the Butter Masala Chicken Koftas sit for about 30 to 60 minutes so that they soak in all the juices and flavors.
- Serve hot with steamed rice and/ or flatbread(s) of your choice.