Turkey Kofta and Spiced Basmati Rice

Ingredients

KOFTAS:

• 500g lean turkey mince

• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

• 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (sweet or hot)

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• Pinch of salt and pepper

SPICED BASMATI RICE:

• 1 cup uncooked basmati rice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Bay leaf

• 2 cups water or vegetable stock

• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

• 1/2 tsp allspice

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/4 cup pine nuts

• 1/4 cup slivered nuts

Pre-prepared tzatziki to serve.

Method

1. Soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes before cooking (if you have the time).

2. Heat up oil in a pot and add bay leaf and rice and stock.

3. Once cooked, remove bay leaf, add spices, salt and pepper. Add pine nuts and slivered nuts in a dry saucepan and toast until golden, add to rice.

4. Prepare meat mixture in a large mixing bowel and add all ingredients.

5. Mix well with your hands and shape into ‘long meatballs’.

6. Heat up a nonstick pan and cook kofta until it has a nice char on the outside.

7. Serve kofta on a bed of rice with a dollop of tzatziki and a side salad.
   

Enjoy xx