Chicken Koftas with Mint Yoghurt

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== Ingredients ==
=== Koftas ===
* 750 g minced chicken
* 30 ml / 2 tbsp fresh chopped mint
* 10 ml / 2 tsp of fresh grated ginger
* 5 ml / 1 tsp of ground coriander
* 2.5 ml / ½ tsp garam masala
* 5 ml / 1 tsp of hot chilli powder
* 60 ml of natural yoghurt
* 3 tbsp of ghee (clarified butter)
=== Sauce ===
* 2 onions sliced
* 2 cloves of garlic
* 2.5 ml / ½ tsp of cardamom
* 5 ml / 1 tsp of garam masala
* 5 ml / 1 tsp of turmeric
* 5 ml / 1 tsp of cumin seeds
* 15 ml / 1 tbsp of tomato purée
* 2 tomatoes chopped
* 2 small aubergines, chopped
* 2 chillies, chopped
* 250 ml of chicken stock
* 15 ml / 1 tbsp or coriander leaves
=== To finish the dish ===
* 30 ml / 2 tbsp of natural yoghurt
* 15 ml / 1 tbsp of mint leaves, shredded
== Directions ==
# Mix the chicken mince, mint, ginger, coriander, garam masala, chilli powder and yoghurt together in a bowl.
# Shape the mix into ovals or sausage shapes.
# If too moist and it does not hold its shape, add a little flour.
# Place the koftas on a tray and refrigerate.
# Heat ½ the ghee in a large pan and cook the koftas until browned all over.
# Drain on kitchen paper.
# Heat the remaining ghee in the same pan and cook the onions, garlic, cardamom, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin.
# Stirring until the onions are lightly browned.
# Add the tomato purée, tomatoes, aubergine and chillies, cook with a lid for a further 15 – 20 minutes then remove the lid and add the koftas and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
# Just before serving, mix together the mint and yoghurt, spoon the koftas into a bowl and top with mint yoghurt, serve with rice.
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