Adapted from a recipe by Rajin Chy.

Kofta is a type of Middle Eastern meatball. It can also be made with lamb or poultry. Kofta can be found across the world in many forms, from Turkey to India.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 1 red onion, chopped and divided
• 1 tbsp garlic salt
• Garam masala to taste*
• Minced garlic to taste
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• Dried mint leaves to taste
• Water
• Salt to taste

Mix ground beef with parsley, 1/4 of the red onion, garlic salt, and garam masala. Shape into 16 balls.

Fry the rest of the onion, minced garlic, garam masala, tomatoes, mint leaves in a medium pot until aromatic. Add kofta and fry for 3 mins.

Add water until just covered. Salt to taste. Boil for 10 minutes. Serve hot.

*Note: If you do not have garam masala, mix cumin, cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, paprika, and/or nutmeg together as a substitute.

Photograph by Rajin Chy