Kafta stew with potato and rice - Perfect in Ramadan

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein, and bulgur is often cheaper and cooks quickly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while yams are often less costly.

Prepare kofta balls using minced meat, onion, parsley, salt, and seven spices.

Heat 3 tablespoons of sunflower oil in a large pot.

Fry the kofta balls slightly until golden brown.

Add the big chunks of potatoes to the pot and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

Add 1 liter of water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes covered.

Add salt, black pepper, and tomato paste to the pot.

After 10 minutes, add the kofta balls carefully back into the pot.

Cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are tender but not mashed.

Prepare rice separately, adding salt and water, and cook on high heat until water evaporates, then cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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