Beef Kofta with Tomato Rice and Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• ground beef18 oz
• white rice1 cup
• canned diced tomatoes½ can
• english cucumber1 piece
• yellow onion1 piece
• plain yogurt12 tbsp
• garlic8 clove
• ground cumin3 tsp
• ground coriander2 tsp
• ground allspice1 tsp
• smoked paprika2 tsp
• olive oil4 tbsp
• fresh parsley4 sprig
• fresh mint2 tbsp
• lemon1 piece
• salt2 tsp

You'll need

skillet · pot · bowl

Method

1. 1

   Mix beef with grated onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, allspice and paprika.

   6 min · prep

2. 2

   Chill the mixture while you start the rice.

   5 min · rest

3. 3

   Rinse the rice and toast it in oil for 1 minute.

   3 min · saute

4. 4

   Add the tomatoes, water and salt, then simmer covered.

   18 min · simmer

5. 5

   Grate the cucumber and squeeze it dry.

   3 min · prep

6. 6

   Mix with yogurt, garlic, mint, lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

   3 min · prep

7. 7

   Form the beef into 8 oblong kofta around your finger.

   5 min · prep

8. 8

   Sear the kofta 3 minutes per side until browned.

   7 min · saute

9. 9

   Fluff the rice, plate the kofta, spoon yogurt alongside, add parsley.

   3 min · rest