Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Kofta Curry

This Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Kofta Curry is a hearty and aromatic recipe, which includes lean beef mince and rogan josh curry paste. It’s a no-fuss take on the classic, ready in about 15 minutes.

Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Kofta Curry Ingredients

Curry

• 1 × 250g pack of ready-to-eat Puy lentils
• 1 heaped tsp garam masala
• 400g lean beef mince
• Olive oil
• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
• 2 spring onions
• 1 fresh red chilli
• 1 bunch of fresh coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp runny honey
• 2 heaped tsp Patak’s rogan josh curry paste
• ½ × 400g tin of light coconut milk
• 4 tbsp fat-free natural yoghurt, to serve
• 1 lemon

Rice

• 1 mug (300g) of 10-minute wholegrain or basmati rice
• 5 cardamom pods
• 200g green or yellow beans
• 200g frozen peas
• 2 uncooked poppadoms

How To Make Jamie Oliver 15 Minute Meal Beef Kofta Curry

1. Make The Koftas: Mix lentils, garam masala, mince, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Shape into 12 koftas and cook in a hot pan with oil, turning when golden.
2. Start The Rice: Cook rice with boiling water and cardamom pods in a lidded pan. Add halved beans and cover.
3. Blend The Sauce: In a blender, combine tomatoes, ginger, spring onions, half the chilli, coriander stalks, turmeric, honey, curry paste, and coconut milk. Blend until smooth.
4. Simmer The Curry: Pour sauce into the pan with koftas. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and season.
5. Finish The Rice: Add peas to the rice and beans. Stir and cook for a few more minutes.
6. Cook The Poppadoms: Microwave broken poppadoms for 1–2 minutes until puffed.
7. Garnish And Serve: Top curry with sliced chilli and coriander leaves. Serve with yoghurt, lemon wedges, poppadoms, and rice mix.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use a different curry paste? Yes, tikka or madras paste works well too.
• How to keep koftas from falling apart: Mix well and shape firmly with wet hands.
• Can I prep the sauce ahead? Absolutely, blend and refrigerate it for up to 2 days.
• Is this dish spicy? Adjust the chilli level to your heat preference.
• Do I need a microwave for poppadoms? You can also dry-fry or bake them if needed.

What To Serve With Beef Kofta Curry

This full meal works well with:

• Mango chutney
• Cucumber raita
• Pickled onions
• Warm naan bread
• Chopped fresh mint

How To Store Beef Kofta Curry

Refrigerate: Store curry and rice separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Freeze the kofta curry (without yoghurt) for up to 1 month. Thaw and reheat thoroughly.

Beef Kofta Curry Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 706 kcal per serving
• Protein: 40g
• Fat: 32g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Fiber: 7g
• Sugar: 9g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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