How to Make Saffron Kofta

Ingredients:

• Ground meat (lamb or a mix of lamb and beef): 500 grams
• Grated onion: 1 large
• Cooked rice: 1/2 cup
• Saffron tea: 2 tablespoons
• Egg: 1
• Breadcrumbs: 2-3 tablespoons
• Salt and pepper: to taste
• Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon powder: 1/2 teaspoon
• Oil for frying

Sauce Ingredients:

• Grated tomatoes: 2
• Chopped onion: 1
• Tomato paste: 1 tablespoon
• Saffron tea: 1 tablespoon
• Salt and pepper: to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. First, mix the ground meat with the grated onion, cooked rice, egg, saffron tea, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, turmeric, and cinnamon. Knead the mixture until smooth and even.
2. Take portions of the mixture and shape them into small balls (about the size of a walnut).
3. In a large pan, heat some oil and fry the koftas until golden brown on all sides. Then, set them aside.
4. In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion until golden. Add the tomato paste and grated tomatoes, and cook for a few minutes.
5. Add the saffron tea, salt, and pepper, and cook for a few more minutes.
6. Now, add the fried koftas into the sauce and let them cook in the sauce for about 30 minutes so the flavors meld together.
7. Your saffron kofta is ready! Serve it with rice or bread.

Enjoy your meal!