Afghani Lamb Meatballs

Afghani Lamb Meatballs

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This Afghani lamb meatball (Kofta) recipe is cooked with potatoes and is a typical New Year dish. With Afghanistan being so arid and the climate very cold in winter. They enjoy fatty food and are famous for adding nuts and dried fruits to their dishes. Each family would have a different recipe for this kofta dish, so hope you enjoy this recipe.

INGREDIENTS

1 kg lamb mince

2 medium brown onions, finely chopped

3 teaspoons minced garlic

1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste

3/4 cup copped coriander leaves

1 large egg

1 level teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 medium brown onions, finely chopped

600 ml water

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

Salt

5 medium potatoes, quartered and peeled

METHOD  

1. In a large bowl add the lamb mince, onions, garlic, coriander leaves,egg, turmeric, paprika, and pepper. Mix well with your hands to combine. Now form smallish meatballs with your hands and place in the fridge for 1 hour. When ready to cook take them out and let sit till they are room temperature.

2. to make the sauce heat a large sauce pan with the olive oil to medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft. Now add the water, tomato paste, turmeric, and salt. bring to the boil and then reduce to medium-low, add the meatballs, cover with a lid and cook for 1 hour. Remove the lid, add the potatoes and cook for about 30 minutes until the potatoes are done and the sauce has reduced.

3. Serve with drizzled fresh natural yogurt and chopped coriander leaves.