Tahini Cream Kofta

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground Beef or Lamb
• 1 medium Yellow Onion, finely grated
• 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Baharat or Seven Spice blend
• 0.5 cup Tahini paste
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 0.75 cup Warm water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Pine nuts, toasted(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the meat, grated onion, parsley, spice blend, and half the salt; mix by hand until well incorporated.

3. 3

   Shape the mixture into small oval-shaped balls (koftas) and place them in the baking dish.

4. 4

   Bake the koftas for 15 minutes until they are browned on the outside and partially cooked through.

5. 5

   While the meat bakes, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, remaining salt, and warm water until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

6. 6

   Remove the baking dish from the oven and pour the tahini sauce evenly over the koftas.

7. 7

   Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and bubbles.

8. 8

   Garnish with toasted pine nuts and extra parsley before serving hot with pita bread or rice.