Hara Masala Kofta Pulao

Ingredients list for Hara Masala Kofta Pulao

• 1½ cups Basmati rice soaked
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 4 Cloves
• 3 Green cardamoms
• 1-2 Bay leaves
• 2 medium Onions thinly sliced
• to taste Salt
• 3 cups Vegetable stock
• Paste
• 1½ cups Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 8 Garlic cloves chopped
• 2 inch Ginger chopped
• 2 Green chillies chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• Kofta
• 1½ cups Mutton mince (keema)
• 1 medium Onion finely chopped
• 4 tablespo + to serve Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• 2 Green chillies finely chopped
• 2-3 Garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• to taste Salt
• ½ teaspoon Green cardamom powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder

Method

1. To make paste, blend together coriander leaves, garlic, ginger, green chillies and lemon juice to a smooth chutney.
2. To make koftas, mix together mutton mince, onion, coriander leaves, green chillies, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, salt and cardamom powder in a bowl. Add garam masala powder and mix again.
3. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape them into balls or koftas.
4. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms and bay leaves and saute till fragrant. Add onions and sauté, stirring continuously, till lightly browned.
5. Add drained rice and sauté for 5 minutes. Add chutney and salt and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
6. Add vegetable stock, stir and bring to a boil. Add the prepared koftas, cover and cook on low heat till the rice is fully done.
7. Serve hot.