Recipe
Why make it
Soft boiled eggs wrapped in spiced beef mince, browned, then simmered in a smooth yogurt and fried-onion gravy. It looks impressive on the table and suits Sunday dinners or guests.
Serves 6
+ 20 more in the full recipe
Step 1 of 10
Lower the 6 eggs into a pot of boiling water and cook for 10 minutes until the yolks are fully set. Move them straight to cold water, then peel once cool and pat completely dry.
Step 2 of 10
Meanwhile, put the mince in a bowl with the kofta ginger-garlic paste, chopped chillies, roasted besan, cumin, coriander, garam masala, chilli powder, fresh coriander and 1.5 tsp salt. Knead firmly for 3 to 4 minutes until the mi…
Step 3 of 10
Divide the mince mixture into 6 equal portions. With damp hands, flatten one portion in your palm, set an egg in the centre and wrap the meat around it, sealing any gaps and rolling into a smooth oval. Repeat with the rest, then…
Step 4 of 10
Heat 5 tbsp oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Add the koftas in a single layer and fry for about 10 minutes, turning gently every 2 minutes, until evenly deep golden brown. Lift onto a plate.
Step 5 of 10
Blend the tomatoes to a smooth purée and set aside. In a large pot, heat the 4 tbsp gravy oil over medium heat and add the cardamom and cloves for 20 seconds until fragrant.
The last 5 steps are in the full recipe.
Cook’s tip
Use mince with some fat (around 15 to 20 percent). Very lean mince gives dry, crumbly koftas that split around the egg.
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