Arabian Kofta Salona | Kofta Salona | Kofta Salona Recipe | Arabic Food

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground lamb is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is less expensive.

Mix ground beef/lamb, finely chopped onion, chopped garlic, chopped coriander leaves, arabic mix spice, ground black pepper, ground black lemon, paprika powder, chilli flakes/powder, salt, cumin powder, and coriander powder in a bowl.

Shape the mixture into small balls or patties.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the kofta balls to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the kofta and set aside on a plate.

In the same pot, add chopped tomatoes, green bell pepper, carrot, potato, and zucchini; sauté for 5 minutes.

Add tomato paste, water, and dried black lemon to the pot.

Return the kofta to the pot and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.

Cooking Techniques

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