Moroccan Couscous with Turkish Kefta

عطا المنيفChef

Ingredients

• Half a kilo of Moroccan couscous
  0.5 كيلو
• 1 grated carrot
  1
• 1 small grated onion
  1
• 2 tablespoons of corn oil
  2 م ك
• 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds
  1 م ك
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
  0.5 م ص
• 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  0.5 م ص
• 1/2 teaspoon of mixed spices
  0.5 م ص
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  0.5 م ص
• A pinch of cinnamon
  1
• 2 tablespoons of chopped dill
  2 م ك
• Salt
  1
• 1/2 kilo of finely minced lamb or beef (preferably lamb)
  0.5 كيلو
• 3 cloves of grated garlic
  3
• 1 teaspoon of grated fresh ginger
  1 م ص
• 1 small grated onion
  1
• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley
  2 م ك
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
  0.5 م ص
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground dried coriander
  0.5 م ص
• 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  0.5 م ص
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  0.5 م ص
• A pinch of cinnamon
  1
• 1/4 teaspoon of mixed spices
  0.3 م ص
• Salt
  1

Steps

1. 1

   To cook the couscous, steam it over water or soak it in hot water until cooked, then set it aside.

   Required Tools:

   Pot

   5 min
2. 2

   In a pot, sauté the onion and carrot with a pinch of salt and black pepper over low heat for a minute, then add all the spices and dill, stir for an additional minute, then add the cooked couscous and mix it well with the vegetables and spices until it absorbs the flavor.

   Required Tools:

   Pot

   2 min
3. 3

   Finally, optionally add a small spoon of ghee to give the couscous an extra flavor and shine.

   1 min
4. 4

   Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and all the spices mentioned in the ingredients to the meat along with the parsley and salt.

   5 min
5. 5

   Knead them together well, then shape them into oval balls and grill them or bake them in the oven until browned.

   Required Tools:

   Grill

   10 min
6. 6

   In a dish, place the kefta balls next to the couscous, and your dish is ready.

   1 min

Nutrition Facts

Ingredients Nutritional Facts (per 100g)

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* Nutritional values are approximate and calculations may be affected by ingredient type, farming, storage, and cooking methods.

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