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Koftas Monday, July 28, 2014, 08:24 PM

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Originally from 2011-08-11

Koftas (from The Kitchn)

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Koeftas

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serves 4

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 pound ground beef or turkey
• 1/4 cup spring onions (or a mild-tasting onion such as Vidalia), finely diced, divided
• 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
• 1/2 to 1 Tbsp dried dill or 1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

In a small skillet over medium-high heat, toast the coriander and cumin seeds until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and grind, using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.

In a large bowls combine all ingredients. Mix together until well combined and form into 8 oval patties. Or form on to skewers for the grill

If cooking on the stove, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook the patties until browned on all dies and cooked through about 12 minutes. Divide the patties, the tomatoes and sliced cucumber among the pitas. Top generously with the yogurt-cucumber sauce, fold to enclose and serve.

If grilling, grill on medium until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side

Changes

• 2017-03-27: Removed Tzatziki and adjusted ingredients