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Beef Kofta with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
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Instructions
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Place the beef, onion, garlic, paprika, coriander, cumin, and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a bowl and mix to combine well.
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Form the meat into 8 equal sausages.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and saute the kofta sausages for 6 minutes, turning every 2 minutes to brown evenly.
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While the kofta are cooking, in a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, mint, lemon juice, and remaining salt.
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Serve the kofta in a flatbread with the lemon yogurt sauce, cucumber and tomato slices.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Spices First 🔥Lightly toast the cumin and coriander in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing into the ground beef to unlock their essential oils and intensify their aromatic flavors.
- Chill the Mixture 🧊Refrigerate your kofta mixture for at least 30 minutes before shaping to help the meat hold together better and prevent it from falling apart during cooking.
- Balance Your Yogurt Sauce 🍋Add lemon juice to the yogurt sauce gradually while tasting, as the acidity should brighten without overwhelming—finish with a pinch of salt to enhance all flavors.
- Wet Your Hands When Shaping 💧Keep your hands slightly damp when molding the kofta to prevent sticking and ensure even, compact shapes that cook uniformly without cracking.
- Don't Overwork the Meat ⚖️Mix the beef and spices gently with your fingertips for just 1-2 minutes—overworking develops gluten and creates dense, rubbery kofta instead of tender ones.
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Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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Diet at a Glance
High Protein
Low Fat
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