Best 7 Easma Kufta Recipes

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**Explore the Delightful Easma Kufta: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with Easma Kufta, a delectable dish that harmonizes the rich flavors of minced meat, aromatic spices, and a medley of vegetables. This irresistible dish is a symphony of textures, where the succulent meat filling is enveloped in a crispy outer layer, while the vegetables add a vibrant crunch. Immerse yourself in the diverse culinary traditions of Pakistan and India as we present a collection of Easma Kufta recipes that cater to various palates and preferences. Discover the classic recipe that captures the essence of this dish, along with variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques. Whether you prefer a traditional preparation or a contemporary twist, our curated selection will guide you through the culinary artistry of Easma Kufta. Prepare to indulge in a sensory experience that will leave your taste buds enraptured.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MIDDLE EASTERN MEATBALLS (KOFTA KEBABS)



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Middle Eastern Meatballs (Kofta Kebabs) made in just one bowl and ready to bake in 15 minutes with authentic middle eastern spices, it tastes like the ground beef kebab you love but with minimal effort.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh mint (minced)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 pounds ground beef
1/3 cup grated onion

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Add all the ingredients except the beef into a bowl and stir well.
  • Add in the beef and stir until just combined.
  • Form into 1/4 cup meatballs (I use an ice cream scoop) onto your cast iron skillet or sheet pan.
  • Cook for 15-18 minutes or until cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 229 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EGYPTIAN BAKED BEEF PATTIES (SANIYIT KUFTA)



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Saniyit Kufta also referred to as minced or ground beef patties, baked, is a traditional Egyptian recipe for a classic baked beef patty cooked in a large dish which is sliced into squares and topped with tomatoes. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Egyptian dish.

Provided by Wylder

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 Patties, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/4 lbs ground beef
2 onions
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg or 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 -4 ripe tomatoes
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop the onions and add to the ground beef.
  • Add tomato paste, spices and seasonings.
  • Mix well, then spread on an oven pan or baking dish, to form a layer 1.5 to 2 inches thick.
  • Cut into 4" square sections and release sides.
  • Peel tomatoes, slice and place on meet.
  • Bake in center of preheated 350F oven for 30 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.4, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 79.6, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 16.4

KOFTA KABOBS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground lamb or beef
4 stems parsley
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, roasted, peeled, and chopped
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, optional
Small pinch clove, optional
5 mint leaves, very finely chopped, optional
Kosher salt
Chile flakes, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, put the ground meat, flattened in the bowl, add all the ingredients. Knead for at least 5 minutes until all is well mixed. Let the kofta rest for 20 to 30 minutes in a cool place to marinate.
  • Wet your hand with water. Take the kofta and make a big cigar. Put on a long skewer, in the center. Repeat skewering until done. Cook over a charcoal grill. Serve hot.

EASMA KUFTA



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I was given this recipe by a former coworker who was Armenian. Whenever I bring the leftovers to work for lunch, everyone is popping into the breakroom to see what smells so delicious!

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 onion, chopped finely
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, depends on taste
1 egg
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef, onion, parsley, cumin, egg, and bread crumbs.
  • Form into small football shapes.
  • In a large saucepan, combine tomato sauce and garlic; bring to a simmer.
  • Add"footballs" and let cook 45 minutes, stirring gently occasionally.
  • Serve over rice pilaf and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.8, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 779.4, Carbohydrate 16.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 36

MALAI KOFTA



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Learn how to make malai kofta! This popular Indian recipe consists of delicious potato and cheese balls in a velvety tomato-based curry sauce. The air fryer lightens up the traditionally deep-fried dumplings, while the pressure cooker makes putting together the curry sauce effortless. -Soniya Saluja, The Belly Rules the Mind

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 20 kofta (4 cups gravy).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
8 ounces paneer, crumbled, or 1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons salted cashews
3 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup chopped cashews
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
2 teaspoons red chili powder, divided
1 tablespoon ghee or canola oil
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves
2 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes or until tender; drain. Mash potatoes; cool to room temperature., Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a large bowl, stir together potatoes, paneer, cardamom and salt until combined. Spoon 2 tablespoons of potato mixture in lightly greased hands and flatten to 1/8-in. thick. Press a raisin and cashew in the center; bring sides up to enclose. Gently roll into a ball. Repeat with remaining potato mixture. Spritz fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches if needed, place balls in a single layer in basket lined with parchment. Cook until golden brown, 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, for the gravy, in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine tomatoes, yogurt, water, cashews, ginger garlic paste and 1 teaspoon red chili powder. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Puree mixture using an immersion blender until smooth. Strain mixture, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Wipe insert clean., Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat; add ghee. When ghee is hot, add garam masala and remaining 1 teaspoon red chili powder; cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Stir in strained tomato mixture and sugar. Simmer, uncovered, until mixture is slightly thickened, 5-8 minutes. Add fenugreek and, if desired, cream; cook 1 minute. Pour mixture over kofta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

KOFTA KEBABS



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These kebabs have 6 different kinds of spices; the first time I smelled them I knew immediately that I had to find the recipe. The most affordable way to purchase the spices is in bulk at either a health food store or an Asian or Middle-Eastern market. They are very good! Serve with yogurt, flat bread, lettuce, tomato and cucumber.

Provided by SRKELZ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 1h20m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pound ground lamb
3 tablespoons grated onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
28 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Steps:

  • Mash the garlic into a paste with the salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on your cutting board. Mix the garlic into the lamb along with the onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended. Form the mixture into 28 balls. Form each ball around the tip of a skewer, flattening into a 2 inch oval; repeat with the remaining skewers. Place the kebabs onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the lamb has cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 6 minutes for medium.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 34.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

TURKISH MEATBALLS (KOFTA)



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If you are looking for a tasty main dish meal, try my new Turkish meatballs.

Provided by Will

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Lamb     Ground

Time 24m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices slightly stale whole wheat bread
1 pound lean ground lamb
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried mint
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Tear up bread slices into the bowl of a food processor; process into fine crumbs. Add ground lamb and egg; process until blended. Add parsley, garlic, cumin, mint, allspice, salt, and pepper; process until evenly combined.
  • Roll lamb mixture into small meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 284.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • To make the koftas light and fluffy, soak the chana dal for at least 30 minutes before grinding.
  • Use a fine mesh sieve to strain the chana dal mixture to ensure a smooth batter.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and coriander leaves to the batter for extra flavor.
  • Heat the oil to medium-high heat before frying the koftas to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Fry the koftas in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Serve the koftas hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.

Conclusion:

Easmar Kufta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed as a snack or as part of a meal. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and chana dal, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. With its crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior, Easmar Kufta is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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