Description
A flavorful and aromatic kofta recipe made with a blend of ground meat and Middle Eastern spices, perfect for grilling or stovetop cooking. Serve these delicious koftas with pita bread, rice, or a side of yogurt sauce for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef or lamb
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Kofta Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands until fully incorporated.
- Shape the Koftas: Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape into oval patties or sausage-like shapes around skewers if grilling.
- Cook the Koftas: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat or preheat a grill. Cook the koftas for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Serve: Enjoy hot koftas with pita bread, rice, or a side of yogurt sauce.
Notes
- You can use beef, lamb, or a combination for varied flavors.
- For added juiciness, mix in 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt.
- Koftas can also be baked at 400°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 to 3 koftas
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
