With the cold weather getting closer, let’s make some Ajam Chefta/Kefta and its soup | Cooking Vlog

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch at a lower cost.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier and can be used as a binding agent.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

Prepare the chicken by cleaning and cutting it into pieces.

Blend the chicken pieces with onions, garlic, and parsley until smooth.

Add cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt to the mixture; blend until combined.

In a bowl, mix the blended chicken with bread crumbs and an egg until well incorporated.

Form the mixture into patties or kebabs.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Alternatively, grill the patties over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally.

Serve the patties with rice and drizzle with tomato sauce.

Garnish with toasted pine nuts and almonds.

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