Here is a simple and delicious recipe for Kofta, a popular Middle Eastern dish made from ground meat, herbs, and spices.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef or lamb
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, cilantro, parsley, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, salt, and pepper.
Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour and egg.
Dredge the meatballs in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Fry the meatballs in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve hot with your favorite rice or naan bread.
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Kofta with Rice
Tips:
For a spicier kofta, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
You can also add other vegetables to the kofta, such as carrots, zucchini, or potatoes.
If you don’t have fresh cilantro or parsley, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of dried cilantro or parsley.
Serve the kofta with yogurt sauce, chutney, or raita.
