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Name: Authentic Kefta Mquaraa bil Khoudnjine wal Luzina Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: *For the Kefta (Meatballs):**; 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb (or a mix); 1 small onion, finely grated; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 egg, lightly beaten (optional, for binding); *For the Sauce and Chicken:**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 (28 oz / 800g) can crushed tomatoes or 4-5 large fresh tomatoes, peeled and puréed; 1 cup (240ml) chicken or beef broth; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed and steeped in 2 tbsp hot water; Salt and black pepper to taste; *For Garnish:**; 1/2 cup (60g) blanched almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Kefta Mquaraa bil Khoudnjine wal Luzina

🇲🇦 Morocco

National

Spiced meatballs in tomato sauce with chicken and almonds

Meatballs

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