Kofta

Ingredients

• Ground beef (1 pound)
• Onion (1 medium, finely chopped)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Fresh parsley (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
• Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Ground coriander (1 teaspoon)
• Ground paprika (1 teaspoon)
• Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Salt (1 teaspoon)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Yogurt (1 cup (for sauce))
• Cucumber (1/2, finely grated (for sauce))
• Lemon juice (1 tablespoon (for sauce))
• Garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon (for sauce))
• Salt (to taste (for sauce))

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, black pepper, and ground paprika. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
2. Shape the mixture into small oval-shaped patties, about 2 inches long, ensuring they are compact to hold together while cooking.
3. Heat the olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the kofta patties in the pan.
4. Cook the kofta patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked through and have a nice golden-brown crust.
5. While the kofta is cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce by combining yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well and adjust seasoning to taste.
6. Once cooked, serve the kofta hot with a side of rice or warm flatbread, drizzled with the yogurt sauce.