Chicken Koftas with Mint Yoghurt

Ingredients
For the Koftas


 * 750g minced chicken
 * 30ml/ 2 tablsp fresh chopped mint
 * 10ml/ 2 tsp of fresh grated ginger
 * 5ml/ 1 tsp of ground coriander
 * 2.5ml/ ½ tsp garam masala
 * 5ml/ 1 tsp of hot chilli powder
 * 60ml of natural yoghurt
 * 3 tablsp of ghee (clarified butter)

For the sauce


 * 2 onions sliced
 * 2 cloves of garlic
 * 2.5mml /½ tsp of cardamom
 * 5ml/1 tsp of garam masala
 * 5ml/1 tsp of turmeric
 * 5ml/1 tsp of cumin seeds
 * 15ml/1 tablsp of tomato puree
 * 2 tomatoes chopped
 * 2 small aubergines, chopped
 * 2 chillies, chopped
 * 250ml of chicken stock
 * 15ml/1 tablsp or coriander leaves

To finish the dish
 * 30ml/2 tablsp of natural yoghurt
 * 15ml/1 tablsp of mint leaves, shredded

Directions

 * 1) 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.
 * 2) 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.
 * 3) 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
 * 4) Add the tomato puree, 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.
 * 5) Just before serving, mix together the mint and yoghurt, spoon the koftas into a bowl and top with mint yoghurt, serve with rice