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Nargisi Kofta (Egg-Stuffed Mince Curry)

Name: Nargisi Kofta (Egg-Stuffed Mince Curry)
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g Minced meat; 6 pc Eggs; 3 pc Onion; 3 pc Tomato; 1 tbsp Ginger; 1 tbsp Garlic; 1 tsp Garam masala; 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder; 0.5 tsp Turmeric; 2 tbsp Gram flour; 120 ml Cooking oil; to taste Salt; 0.25 cup Coriander

80 min Medium 4 servings

Serves 4 · Total 80 min · Prep 35 min · Cook 45 min

Updated on 8 November 2026

Photo: Miansari66 / CC0 (Public Domain)

Hard-boiled eggs wrapped in spiced beef mince, shallow-fried and simmered in an onion-tomato gravy. Sliced in half, the golden yolk shows inside like a narcissus flower, which gives the dish its name. A dawat favourite with naan or rice.

Quick answer: 80 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Minced meat, Eggs, Onion, Tomato · amounts in metric and US

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Ingredients

Metric US

500 g 1.1 lb Minced meat
6 pc 6 pc Eggs
3 pc 3 pc Onion
3 pc 3 pc Tomato
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Ginger
1 tbsp 1 tbsp Garlic
1 tsp 1 tsp Garam masala
1.5 tsp 1.5 tsp Red chilli powder
0.5 tsp 0.5 tsp Turmeric
2 tbsp 2 tbsp Gram flour
120 ml 0.5 cup Cooking oil
to taste to taste Salt
0.25 cup 0.25 cup Coriander (Optional)

Steps

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Hard-boil 5 eggs for 10 minutes, cool in cold water and peel. Keep 1 raw egg for binding.
⏱ Boiling eggs · 10 min
Mix the mince with one chopped onion, ginger, garlic, garam masala, 1 teaspoon chilli, gram flour, salt and the raw egg until sticky.
Wrap about 100 g (3.5 oz) of mince evenly around each boiled egg with wet hands, sealing completely.
Shallow-fry the koftas in oil, turning gently, for about 8 minutes until browned all over. Set aside.
⏱ Frying koftas · 8 min
In the same oil fry the 2 remaining onions until golden. Add tomatoes, chilli, turmeric and salt and cook 10 minutes to a thick masala. Add 2 cups (480 ml) of water.
⏱ Making masala · 10 min
Slide the koftas into the gravy, cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes; the mince should be cooked through (71 °C / 160 °F). Cut in half, garnish with coriander and serve with naan.
⏱ Simmering · 15 min

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Nargisi Kofta (Egg-Stuffed Mince Curry) take?

80 minutes in total: about 35 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of cooking.

Is Nargisi Kofta (Egg-Stuffed Mince Curry) hard to make?

Degchi rates it medium. The method has 6 steps, and 4 of them have a timer you can start on this page.

How many people does Nargisi Kofta (Egg-Stuffed Mince Curry) serve?

This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.

Is Nargisi Kofta (Egg-Stuffed Mince Curry) halal, vegetarian or eggless?

It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is not vegetarian. It contains egg. It contains beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.

What will I probably need to buy for Nargisi Kofta (Egg-Stuffed Mince Curry)?

Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: red chilli powder, turmeric, cooking oil, salt. Spice-box items: garam masala. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: minced meat, eggs, onion, tomato, ginger, garlic. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: gram flour.

Any tips for making Nargisi Kofta (Egg-Stuffed Mince Curry)?

Chill the wrapped eggs for 15 minutes before frying so the mince holds together. Cool leftovers within about 1 hour, refrigerate, and reheat until steaming hot; eat within 1 day.