kofta

Certainly! Let's make a delicious Lamb Kofta recipe:

**Lamb Kofta:**

**For the Kofta:**

- 1 lb ground lamb

- 1 small onion, finely grated

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1/2 teaspoon paprika

- Salt and black pepper to taste

- Olive oil (for cooking)

**For the Sauce:**

- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

- Salt and black pepper to taste

- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

**Instructions:**

**For the Kofta:**

1. In a bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

2. Shape the mixture into small oval or round kofta (meatballs) and set aside.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the kofta until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove them from the pan and set aside.

**For the Sauce:**

1. In the same pan, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Sauté chopped onion until softened.

2. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, and cinnamon. Cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant.

3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens.

**Assembly:**

1. Place the cooked kofta into the tomato sauce and let them simmer together for a few more minutes.

2. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Serve your Lamb Kofta with rice, couscous, or flatbread. Enjoy the rich and flavorful taste! Hungry for more recipes or have specific preferences?