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Kofta: An Afghan Meatball

Ingredients

Kofta

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1 cup Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Cardamom, ground
  • Salt and Pepper, to taste

Curry Sauce

  • 1/1 Onion, diced
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 2 cups Water

Instructions

  • Start by placing an onion, cilantro and into a food processor, pulsing until finely chopped, and then pour this mixture over ground beef.
  • Add minced garlic, an egg, cinnamon, salt, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, and black pepper.
  • Then shape the mixture into small balls and gently pressing them into patties, and set them aside.
  • Next add diced onion, tomato sauce, tomato paste, minced garlic, turmeric, and coriander to a large pan.
  • Stir everything together and add water to create the curry sauce.
  • Allow the curry to simmer, and then add the meatballs (kofta) to the sauce.
  • Let it all cook for about 30 minutes until the curry thickens and your Kofta is cooked.
  • Serve the flavorful kofta curry over a bed of Basmati rice and savor the delicious meal!

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