Beef kofta. If you're looking for a variation on the standard meatball, it's time to consider kofta. It is essentially a spiced meatball with many versions that can trace their origin across the Eastern Mediterranean and Central and South Asia. Depending on the region, kofta can be made with any number of ground meats or seafood.
But today's kofta kebab recipe is one of the more popular dishes in Egypt-a mixture of ground beef and lamb, blended with onions, garlic, parsley and a few of my favorite Middle Eastern spices including, allspice , cardamom , sumac , and nutmeg.
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program of Beef kofta
- It's of for making kofta:.
- Prepare 1 of : 1/2 kg beef mince.
- You need 2 of :1 onion &.
- It's of green chilli (grind to a paste).
- It's 1 tsp of :dry roasted gram flour.
- It's 2 tbsp of :fried onions.
- Prepare 1/4 tsp of : badiyan.
- It's 1/4 tsp of : nutmeg.
- It's 1/4 tsp of : mace.
- You need 1tsp of :salt.
- It's 1 tsp of : red chilli powder.
- Prepare 1tsp of : cumin seeds (dry roasted and crushed).
- You need 1/2 tsp of : garam masala powder.
- Prepare of : fresh coriander handful.
- Prepare of to make curry:.
- Prepare 2 of : onion large(grind to a paste).
- You need 1 cup of : thick greek yogurt.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of : ginger & garlic paste.
- It's 1 tsp of : coriander powder.
- You need 1 tsp of : cumin powder.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of : turmeric powder.
- You need 1 tsp of : salt.
- You need 1 tsp of : red chilli powder.
- You need 1/2 tsp of : garam masala powder.
- You need 1/4 tsp of : baiyan.
- Prepare 3 of : green chilli.
- You need 5 of : boiled eggs for garnishing.
- You need of : fresh coriander handful.
- Prepare 1 cup of : oil.
The fat provides that much-needed moisture since we're not using eggs. Pulse the beef only with the onions and parsley. Lebanese Beef Kebabs (Kafta) Sun-dried tomatoes and Aleppo peppers stud these. Spices: Garlic is absolutely essential, I cannot even think of any kind of Romanian or Turkish kofta recipe which doesn't include lots of garlic.
Beef kofta ingredients
- To make kofta: 1: mix all the ingredients under kofta with the mince mix well, and make balls keep aside..
- 2: heat oil add grinned onions, ginger & garlic paste and fry on high flame till gets golden..
- 3: then add yogurt, turmeric, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli powder, salt, garam masala powder mix,badiya powder and cook on high flame for 2 minutes..
- 4: now add water 3 to 4 cups, wait for a boil on high flame..
- 5: add the balls and wait for a boil on high flame, then cover and cook on low to medium flame for 8 to 12 minutes..
- 6: then add fresh coriander, green chilli mix..
- 7: garnish it with boiled eggs,.
- 8: serve hot. with naan,chapati.
My Beef Kofta Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce are bursting with flavor and protein. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by The Beef Checkoff and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. This is a dish that the whole family will love! The most affordable way to purchase the spices is in bulk at either a health food store or an Asian or Middle-Eastern market.