{"id":146,"date":"2026-08-12T09:23:36","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/?p=146"},"modified":"2026-08-12T09:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:23:36","slug":"karhai-chicken-kofta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/?p=146","title":{"rendered":"Karhai Chicken Kofta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Air-Fried Chicken Koftas in a Flavour-Packed Tomato Gravy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soft chicken koftas cooked in a bold, aromatic tomato gravy. The koftas are air-fried instead of deep-fried, then finished in a karhai with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilli and spices for a simple but flavourful curry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recipe Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 High in protein<br>\u2713 Chicken koftas are air-fried<br>\u2713 No deep-frying<br>\u2713 Cooked in a fresh tomato-based gravy<br>\u2713 Perfect with steamed rice or chapati<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 10 mins<br><strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 30 mins<br><strong>Serves:<\/strong> 1<br><strong>Calories:<\/strong> 307 kcal<br><strong>Protein:<\/strong> 31 g<br><strong>Fat:<\/strong> 16 g<br><strong>Carbs:<\/strong> 9 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" class=\"wp-image-147\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27D3CCAD-2096-4CF3-8C73-AFA7E82926F6.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27D3CCAD-2096-4CF3-8C73-AFA7E82926F6.png 1024w, https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27D3CCAD-2096-4CF3-8C73-AFA7E82926F6-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27D3CCAD-2096-4CF3-8C73-AFA7E82926F6-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/ippitizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/27D3CCAD-2096-4CF3-8C73-AFA7E82926F6-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For the Chicken Koftas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chicken \u2014 100 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roasted gram flour \u2014 5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Egg \u2014 \u00bd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ginger paste \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garlic paste \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green chilli paste \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coriander leaves, finely chopped \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt \u2014 to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For the Karhai Gravy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tomato \u2014 100 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ghee \u2014 10 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ginger paste \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garlic paste \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green chilli \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coriander powder \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red chilli powder \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt \u2014 to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>For Garnish<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coriander leaves \u2014 as required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roasted coriander powder \u2014 as required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Prepare &amp; Air-Fry the Chicken Koftas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the chicken in a mixer-grinder and mince until smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transfer the minced chicken to a large bowl. Add ginger paste, garlic paste, green chilli paste, roasted gram flour, half an egg, finely chopped coriander leaves and salt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shape the mixture into small kofta balls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air-fry the koftas at <strong>180\u00b0C for 15 minutes<\/strong>. Remove and keep aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Prepare the Karhai Gravy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat a karhai. Once hot, add the ghee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the whole tomatoes after removing the hard stem\/core, along with ginger paste, garlic paste and green chillies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cook until the tomatoes become soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. Mash the softened tomatoes and mix everything well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue cooking over low heat until the spices are properly cooked and the tomato mixture forms a rich gravy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the air-fried chicken koftas to the gravy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cover the karhai and cook for a few more minutes, allowing the koftas to absorb the flavours of the gravy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Garnish &amp; Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finish with fresh coriander leaves and roasted coriander powder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Serve hot with <strong>steamed rice or chapati<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nutrition \/ Macros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Per serving<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Calories:<\/strong> 307 kcal<br><strong>Protein:<\/strong> 31 g<br><strong>Fat:<\/strong> 16 g<br><strong>Carbs:<\/strong> 9 g<br><strong>Serves:<\/strong> 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ipshita\u2019s Note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I air-fry the chicken koftas instead of deep-frying them, then finish them in the tomato gravy so they can soak up all those karhai flavours. It keeps the method simple while still giving me the comforting kofta curry I want to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t make the chicken koftas too large. Smaller koftas cook more evenly in the air fryer and absorb the tomato gravy beautifully when they are finished in the karhai.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air-Fried Chicken Koftas in a Flavour-Packed Tomato Gravy Soft chicken koftas cooked in a bold, aromatic tomato gravy. The koftas are air-fried instead of deep-fried, then finished in a karhai with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chilli and spices for a simple but flavourful curry. 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