Kofte Kebab with Tomato Sauce and Yogurt Recipe

Name: Kofte Kebab with Tomato Sauce and Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 chili pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and chopped; Salt and black pepper; 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 pita breads; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef or lamb; Salt and black pepper; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional); 1/4 to 1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon sumac, plus a pinch more (see page 7); 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil; 2 to 3 tablespoons pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Salt and black pepper
1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
2 pita breads
1 1/2 pounds ground beef or lamb
Salt and black pepper
1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional)
1/4 to 1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon sumac, plus a pinch more (see page 7)
2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons pine nuts

1
Make the tomato sauce first.
2
Fry the onion in the oil until soft.
3
Add the garlic and chili pepper, and stir for a moment or two.
4
Put in the tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, and sugar, and cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes, until they soften and the sauce is reduced.
5
Open out the pita and toast them until they are crisp, then break them into small pieces in your hands.
6
For the kofta kebabs, season the ground beef or lamb with salt and pepper, and work it into a soft dough with your hands.
7
Add the onion, if using, and the parsley, and work into the meat.
8
Shape into sausages about 3/4 inch thick and 2 3/4 inches long.
9
Arrange them on an oiled sheet of foil on a baking sheet and cook them under a preheated broiler for about 8 minutes, turning them over once, until well browned outside but still pink and moist inside.
10
Spread the pieces of toasted pita at the bottom of the serving dish and sprinkle over a pinch of sumac.
11
Pour the hot tomato sauce all over and top with a layer of the yogurt beaten with a fork.
12
Heat the butter or oil with the pine nuts and stir in the remaining teaspoon of sumac.
13
When the butter or oil sizzles, sprinkle it all over the yogurt.
14
Arrange the meat on top and serve at once.
15
For a rural yogurtlu kebab, saute small pieces of lamb in butter or oil with chopped onion, salt, and pepper.
16
Serve on a bed of toasted and broken pita bread and pour warmed yogurt over the top.
17
Mix a little paprika in sizzling butter and drizzle over the yogurt.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 chili pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Kofte Kebab with Tomato Sauce and Yogurt falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Kofte Kebab with Tomato Sauce and Yogurt

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