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Easy Vegetarian Kofta Curry

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 3 green cardamom pods
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ onion, grated
  • 1 (2 inch) piece ginger root, peeled and grated
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ cup whole milk yogurt
  • 24 frozen meatless vegetable meatballs (such as IKEA®'s frozen vegetable balls)
  • ¼ cup hot water, or as needed