chicken kofta

1kg chicken Mince
1 tablespoon Ginger Paste & garlic paste,

1 tablespoon Chilli Powder
1 tablespoon Coriander Powder
1 tablespoon Garam Masala
2 tablespoon Cumin seeds
1 teaspoon Chilli Flakes

 salt to taste



2 Onions – Finely Chopped
1 Onion – Coarsely Grinded 
1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
3-4 star Anis
2-3 Cinnamon Sticks
1 teaspoon Cloves
3-4 Bay Leaves
1 tablespoon Mustard Seeds
½ - ¾ Can Tinned Tomatoes 
1 tomate 
1 Cup Oil
Salt to taste
1 Handful Coriander Leaves


METHOD
1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well with hands so all the spices are fully incorporated into the mince
2. Cover with cling film and place in fridge for 2-3hours – overnight works best
3. Make golf size balls with the marinated mince by wetting your hands
4. In a WIDE based non stick pan heat the oil
5. Add ginger garlic paste and onions paste & cook for 4-5 minutes 
6. Next add the finely chopped onions and cook for another 7-10 minutes
7. Next add all the spices except salt and mix well, cook for another 1-2 minutes
8. Next add the chopped tomatoes & paste
9. Lower the heat and add the balls to the sauce – do NOT mix with a spoon but move the pan slightly to make space for more as u are adding
10. Let it cook and after a few minutes the balls will start firming up and leaving water
11. Simmer till cooked through
12. Adjust salt 
13. Add chopped coriander and mix with light hands
14. Remove off heat