Everyone loves to give themselves a treat every once in a while, right? That doesn’t exclude you, right? Well, there is something that fits perfectly into the box. Its name is Kofta.
The question forming in your mind right now is something in the region of “what is Kofta made of?” Well, there are other ingredients but the main ingredient is beer formed in the shape of a ball and a number of seasoning ingredients to spice up the taste.
This is a guarantee as you try this meal; your taste buds will thank you and the after taste will linger in your memory for a long time. What are you waiting for?
Health Benefits
Kofta is highly delicious and nutritious too. It has almost all the nutrients the human body needs to remain healthy at all times. Beef is one of the ingredients of this recipe and it is very rich in protein and other nutrient components. Protein helps the body build up its tissues and also repair torn ones.
Ginger, cumin, and coriander boost the immune system of the body and guard against toxic elements within the environment.
Ingredients
kg beef- minced: 1
onions- finely chopped: 4
tbsp garlic paste: 3
tbsp ginger paste: 2
tbsp garam masala: 2
tbsp tomato- ketchup: 2
tsp coriander leaves- finely chopped: 1/2
salt to taste
tbsp vegetable oil : 2
tsp coriander powder: 2
tsp cumin powder : 1
tsp turmeric powder: 1/2
tsp chili powder: 1
tsp garam masala: 1
tomato- cubed: 3
How To Make Kofta (Turkish Meatballs)
- Add and mix in a large bowl the minced beef, half of chopped onions, garlic paste, ginger paste, garam masala, tomato ketchup and coriander leaves. Make equal sized balls out of the mixture and keep it in a plate.
- Heat oil in a saucepan and fry the remaining onion for 3 minutes. Add coriander, cumin, red chili powder, garlic paste, turmeric and fry thoroughly for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the tomatoes, mix well and fry masala for 2 minutes or until the oil starts to give way.
- Add water egg m water, season with salt, add meatballs gently but do not stir it until after 5 minutes have passed.
- Remove meatballs and serve rice
Trivia
In 1820, New York City banned the consumption of tomatoes because they were believed to be poisonous