Nargisi kofta

Ingredients:

• For the Koftas: 6 eggs
• 500 gms finely ground lamb minced
• 1 tbsp giner garlic paste
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup dalia spilt powder
• oil for deep frying
• For the gravy: 2 medium sized onions paste
• 2 tsps garlic paste
• 2 tsps ginger paste
• 3 medium tomatoes ground to a smooth paste 
• 2 tsps coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 8 tbsps fresh yogurt
• 3 tbsps oil
• Salt to taste
• Chopped coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

1. Boil 6 eggs till hardboiled. 
2. Immerse immediately in cold water and then peel. Keep aside.
3. To prepare the Koftas: Put the lamb mince,ginger garlic paste,dalia split powder,turmeric,red chilli,garam masala powder,and salt to taste in a large mixing bowl. 
4. Mix well to form a smooth paste. Divide into 6 equal portions.
5. Take one egg and a portion of the lamb mix. Wrap the lamb mix around the egg and smooth with your hands to form an even around the egg till it is fully covered. 
6. Repeat for all the remaining hardboiled eggs. Place all in a plate.
7. Heat the oil for deep frying in a deep pan and deep fry till golden. When done, drain and place on tissue.

1. To prepare the gravy: Heat the cooking oil in a deep pan and add the onion paste. Fry till light golden in color and then add the ginger and garlic pastes.
2. Fry for 2-3 minutes and add the tomato paste and all the spice powders(chilli powder,jeera powder,dhania powder,turmeric powder and garam masala). Mix well. Fry till the oil begins to separate from the masala.
3. Add the yogurt and 1/2 a cup of water to the masala. Mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.
4. Now add the prepared Koftas to the gravy and fold in very, very gently to coat on all sides. Cook for 1 more minute and turn off the fire. Slice the koftas in half horizontally.
5. Garnish the dish with chopped fresh coriander and serve hot with Chapatis.