Afghan kofta recipe

Afghan Kofta recipe

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Recipe intro

This Afghan kofta recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish that will transport you straight to the vibrant streets of Afghanistan. Kofta, also known as meatballs, are made with a combination of ground beef, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. These juicy and tender meatballs are then simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, infusing them with even more flavor. Serve this traditional Afghan dish with fragrant basmati rice or warm naan bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Keywords: Afghan kofta, meatballs, flavorful, tomato-based sauce, traditional

Afghan kofta recipe details

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Ingredients

500 g	ground beef
1	onion(s), finely minced
1	green pepper(s), finely minced
1 clove(s)	garlic, finely minced
½	gound coriander
10	cherry tomatoes
500 g	spiced brown rice
8 slice(s)	Afghan bread

Instructions

Knead together beef, onion, pepper, garlic and salt and pepper.

Let stand 30 minutes to blend flavors and then form into 16 oval balls.

String 4 balls on skewers alternating with an onion quarter, green pepper quarter and cherry tomato on each skewer.

Grill about 5 minutes until browned, turn and grill other side.

Boil the rice and serve together with the meatballs and flat Afghan bread.

Preparation time:
ca. 40 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a