Name: Easy Vegetarian Kofta Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Olive oil - 1 tablespoon; Butter - 1 tablespoon; Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon; Green cardamom pods - 3; Whole cloves - 2; Cinnamon stick - 1; Bay leaf - 1; Onion, grated - ½; Ginger root, peeled and grated - 1 (2 inch) piece; Garlic, crushed - 1 clove; Diced tomatoes - 1 (14.5 ounce) can; Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon; Ground turmeric - ½ teaspoon; Ground cumin - ½ teaspoon; Garam masala - ½ teaspoon; Cayenne pepper (Optional) - ½ teaspoon; Salt, or to taste - ½ teaspoon; Whole milk yogurt - ¼ cup; Frozen meatless vegetable meatballs (such as IKEA®'s frozen vegetable balls) - 24; Hot water, or as needed - ¼ cup

Ingredients for - Easy Vegetarian Kofta Curry

1. Olive oil 1 tablespoon

2. Butter 1 tablespoon

3. Cumin seeds 1 teaspoon

4. Green cardamom pods 3

5. Whole cloves 2

6. Cinnamon stick 1

7. Bay leaf 1

8. Onion, grated ½

9. Ginger root, peeled and grated 1 (2 inch) piece

10. Garlic, crushed 1 clove

11. Diced tomatoes 1 (14.5 ounce) can

12. Ground coriander 1 teaspoon

13. Ground turmeric ½ teaspoon

14. Ground cumin ½ teaspoon

15. Garam masala ½ teaspoon

16. Cayenne pepper (Optional) ½ teaspoon

17. Salt, or to taste ½ teaspoon

18. Whole milk yogurt ¼ cup

19. Frozen meatless vegetable meatballs (such as IKEA®'s frozen vegetable balls) 24

20. Hot water, or as needed ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Easy Vegetarian Kofta Curry

1 . Stage

Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, cardamom pods, whole cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Cook until spices start to sputter, about 1 minute. Stir in onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is softened and just starting to brown, about 5 minutes.

2 . Stage

Stir in diced tomatoes, coriander, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, cayenne, and salt. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer; add yogurt and stir well. Add frozen vegetable balls. Pour in hot water to thin sauce slightly to desired consistency. Bring mixture back to a simmer and cook, covered, until sauce is thickened and vegetable balls are heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.