Kofta with Cauliflower and Potato in Tahini

Ingredients

Kofta

• 500 g finely minced beef
• 1 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 onion, very finely chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, black pepper and mixed spices (cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice)
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp flour

Tahini sauce

• 1 cup tahini
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• Salt
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• About 1 liter cold water
• 1/4 cup yogurt
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Vegetables

• 1 medium cauliflower, fried
• 2 potatoes, cut and fried
• Parsley and fried pine nuts, for garnish

Method

1. Knead all the kofta ingredients together and shape into discs or ovals. Fry in a little oil on a hot pan on all sides and set aside.
2. In another pot, stir the tahini, lemon, garlic and salt well until thick, add the water gradually until smooth, then the yogurt and cornstarch, stirring while cold, then cook until thickened. Adjust the acidity and salt.
3. In a serving dish, pour the sauce and arrange the kofta, cauliflower and potatoes. Bake until it all comes together, and garnish with parsley and fried pine nuts. Serve with vermicelli rice or bread.