Kofta Kabob Recipe
Treat yourself to two skewers of expertly seasoned ground beef, marinated in a delightful blend of Afghan spices. Each entrée is thoughtfully paired with fresh tandoori naan, rice, a side salad, and cilantro yogurt sauce.
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Ingredients
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Kofta Kabob
Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Sides
Method
Kofta Kabob Preparation
- 1
Prepare the meat mixture
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Shape the kabobs
Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions. Mold each portion around a skewer to form long kabobs, ensuring they are tightly packed.
- 3
Marinate the kabobs
Drizzle the kabobs with olive oil and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Grilling the Kabobs
Cilantro Yogurt Sauce Preparation
- 6
Mix the sauce
In a small bowl, combine plain yogurt, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until well combined and set aside.
