Dawood Basha Kofta is a famous traditional Turkish dish that combines flavorful seasoned meatballs with a rich, well-balanced tomato sauce. It is usually served with white rice or Arabic bread, making it a comforting and popular main course for family meals.
Cooking Time: 60 minutes
Serves: 4 people
Ingredients
For the Kofta (Meatballs)
500 g ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon mixed spices
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups tomato juice or tomato purée
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the meatballs
In a bowl, mix the ground beef with onion, parsley, mixed spices, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Shape
Form the mixture into small, evenly sized meatballs.
3. Fry
Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
4. Make the sauce
In the same pan, heat the remaining oil.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
5. Add tomatoes
Stir in tomato paste for 1 minute, then add tomato juice, salt, and pepper.
6. Simmer
Let the sauce come to a gentle boil, then return the meatballs to the pan.
7. Cook
Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the meatballs are fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
8. Serve
Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot with:
Fluffy white rice, or
Fresh bread
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