Kofta | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef or lamb
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Salt to taste
Olive oil for cooking

Instructions

Prepare the Kofta Mixture

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef or lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground paprika, ground cinnamon, ground black pepper, ground nutmeg, cayenne pepper (if using), beaten egg, breadcrumbs, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Shape the Koftas

Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into oval or cylindrical patties, about the size of a small sausage.

Cook the Koftas

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the koftas and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through. You may need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Serve

Remove the koftas from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve hot with rice, salad, or flatbread, and a side of yogurt sauce or chutney.