"Kofta rice in tomato sauce", a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its harmonious blend of fragrant spices, succulent meatballs, and velvety tomato sauce. This Middle Eastern delicacy, popular in countries like Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria, is a culinary symphony that combines the richness of ground beef or lamb, the aromatic embrace of Middle Eastern spices, and the tangy sweetness of ripe tomatoes. Exploring the vast culinary landscape of "kofta rice in tomato sauce", we embark on a journey to discover the most delectable recipe that captures the essence of this authentic dish, promising an unforgettable dining experience.
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BAKED KOFTA BALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE
This recipe comes out of the Hare Krishna cookbook, The Higher Taste. I took a short cut and used organic tomato sauce from a jar instead of making my own. Of course home made is best. I also baked the Kofta balls instead of frying them in butter. I am only including the recipe for the Kofta Balls. I have changed some of the ingredients to suit my tastes. I didn't add any binder to this as the mixture was moist enough without it. Traditionally these Kofta balls are put over spaghetti, but I put them over Quinoa for something a little different.
Provided by Chef Joey Z.
Categories Grains
Time 45m
Yield 24 balls, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 400'F.
- Coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch oven proof dish or pan with the 2 tablespoons of olive oil so all of it is well covered. If you want to use more then do, these balls will stick to the bottom.
- Grate the cauliflower and cabbage. I used my food processor and it saved a lot of time.
- Put all the other ingredients except the olive oil in a large bowl and add the grated cauliflower and cabbage. Mix until well combined.
- Let the mixture sit for about 20-30 minutes so the moisture from the veggies is absorbed by the flour, this will ensure that the mixture will stick together and you can roll it into balls.
- Roll into 1 inch balls. I found squeezing them back and forth in my hands worked well.
- Place the Kofta balls in the oiled casserole dish.
- Drizzle a little more olive oil over each Kofta ball.
- Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. The Kofta should be a nice golden colour when you remove them.
- Let them cool for a few minutes. If they stick gently slide a spatula under each ball to remove.
- Put the Kofta balls in another dish.
- Spread 1/2 of the jar of pasta sauce in the bottom of the casserole dish. Place the Kofta balls on the sauce.
- Pour the rest of the sauce on top. I added a little water to the jar to get the rest of the sauce out. Let them sit for about one hour. The Kofta balls will absorb the sauce very well.
- You can reheat the Kofta balls in the microwave or in the oven.
- Bon Apetit!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.7, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 963.1, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 5, Sugar 13.5, Protein 3.5
SLOW-COOKER KOFTE IN TOMATO-LIME BROTH
While you're at the beach, at work or doing anything at all, these bright, light, brothy meatballs can be stewing in the slow cooker. They are made in the style of kofte (from the Persian word meaning "grind"), in which ground meat is combined with lots of herbs and ground spices. Yogurt adds moisture and tang, but you don't need another binder or to brown the meat first. As the meatballs slowly cook, their juices mingle with the tomatoes to create a rich but tart broth. Eat with grains (bulgur wheat, farro, rice), couscous, noodles or pita. For a stovetop version, see the Tip.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, meatballs, main course
Time 4h10m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Use a vegetable peeler to peel the rind off the lime in wide strips. Add the rind to a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, along with the garlic and ¼ cup water. (Reserve the lime.)
- In a large bowl, stir together the herbs, yogurt, turmeric, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Add the meat and use your hands to combine. Form the meat into 8 balls (roughly 4½ ounces each) and add to the slow cooker in a single layer. If they don't fit in one layer, add a few tomatoes to buffer the meatballs from one another, then add another layer of meatballs. Add the cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, then cover and cook on low until the meatballs are cooked through, 3 to 4 hours.
- Transfer the meatballs to plates, then remove and discard the garlic and lime peel. Burst most of the tomatoes by smashing them on the side of the slow cooker with a spoon. Squeeze the reserved lime into the slow cooker, then season to taste with salt, pepper and sugar. (The sugar helps compensate for too-tart tomatoes.) Spoon the tomatoes and broth on top of the meatballs, along with more fresh herbs.
EGYPTIAN RICE WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
Make and share this Egyptian Rice With Spicy Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by FDADELKARIM
Categories Rice
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat the oil & saute the onion but do not let it brown. Add the rice to the pan & cook for 2 minutes or until the rice becomes translucent.
- Place the rice, water, chicken stock, & spices in an ovenproof casserole dish. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Heat the tomato sauce & harissa in a pan, add salt & pepper if needed. Serve the rice mixed with the spicy tomato sauce.
KOFTA RICE IN TOMATO SAUCE
Categories Beef
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Blend tomatoes in an electric blender. Add some butter or oil in a large cooking pan. Gently fry the onion until yellowish. Add all other ingredients. Bring to the boil and simmer covered over low heat for one hour. Season to taste. Method: Mix all ingredients together except rice. Ground rice alone to crush finely in electric grinder then add to mixture. Mix well again, then blend in batch in electric blender. Form into long fingers and deep fry in oil to brown on all sides. Remove on paper towels. Bring tomato sauce to the boil (may need some water) and add "kofta". Cover and cook over low heat (approx 15-20 min) Serve with rice and green salad.
Tips:
- For a richer flavour, use a combination of ground beef and lamb.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, cilantro, or mint, to the kofta mixture for extra flavour.
- If you don't have time to make the kofta from scratch, you can use frozen kofta balls.
- To make the tomato sauce, use a good quality canned tomatoes. You can also use fresh tomatoes, but they will need to be peeled and diced.
- Serve the kofta rice with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
Conclusion:
Kofta rice in tomato sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The kofta balls are tender and juicy, and the tomato sauce is rich and flavourful. Serve it with a side of rice or bread, and you have a complete meal that everyone will love.
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