Qofte | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Prepare the Qofte Mixture

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

Shape the Qofte

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

Cook the Qofte

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the qofte 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 qofte 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.