Cumin Coriander Beef Patties (Kebabs) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is from an amazingly beautiful book called Mangoes & Curry Leaves . These were so good and would definitely be fantastic in a pita with a bit of tzatziki. The recipe below is as it is in the book, but I added a bit more salt and topped off with a bit of lemon or lime juice. Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef |
1/2 cup grated onion |
1 teaspoon minced ginger (or ginger ground to a paste) (optional) |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 teaspoon ground coriander |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne (adjust for your heat preference) |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup plain yogurt |
1 teaspoon rice vinegar |
1/4-1/2 cup packed chopped coriander leaves (or 1/4 cup minced mint leaves) |
vegetable oil |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, mix the meat, ginger (optional), onion, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, yogurt and vinegar. Mix well with your hands, mashing and kneading to blend the flavors and get a smooth texture.
2. Mix in the coriander leaves or mint leaves.
3. With wet hands shape and firmly press the meat into eight ovals or rounds 3/4-inch thick.
4. You can then grill the patties on a lightly oiled rack under medium heat, turning after 5 minute and continuing to cook until done. You can also broil them 5 to 7 inches from heating element turning them occasionally and cooking for about 8 minute or pan fry them 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
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