Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Djaj Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Chicken and Tomato Sauce:**; 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz / 800g) can crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup chicken broth or water; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); Pinch of saffron threads (optional, but recommended); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb (or a mix); 1 small onion, grated or very finely minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); *For Garnish:**

Kefta Mquaraa bil Djaj 🇲🇦 Morocco

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with chicken

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