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Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Khoudnjine (Moroccan Meatballs with Chicken and Tomatoes)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 500g ground beef or lamb (or a mix); 1 small onion, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; *For the Stew:**; 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed (optional but recommended); 1 (28 oz / 800g) can crushed tomatoes or 4-5 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and pureed; 2 cups chicken broth or water; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste

Kefta Mquaraa bil Khoudnjine

🇲🇦 Morocco

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