Name: Authentic Kofta (Kandahar style) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Afghanistan
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or lamb (or a mix of both); 1 medium onion, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (or a blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves); 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for binding); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee (for frying); 1 large onion, thinly sliced (for sauce); 3 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce); 1-inch piece ginger, grated (for sauce); 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes or 3 fresh tomatoes, pureed; 1 teaspoon ground cumin (for sauce); 1 teaspoon ground coriander (for sauce); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (for sauce); 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (for sauce); 1 teaspoon salt (for sauce); 1 cup water or beef broth; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Kofta (Kandahar style) Afghanistan

Meatballs with a distinct spice blend, often served with rice in Kandahar.

Afghanistan meatballs

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