Kofta Orfali with White Rice Recipe

Wonderful Oriental Kofta Orfali dish with White Rice Recipe.

Ingredients

For the kofta:

• 750 g minced lamb
• 1 small onion or 70 g, finely chopped
• ½ cup fresh parsley or 40 g, finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cubes MAGGI® Flavored Mutton Bouillon, dissolved in ¼ cup or 65ml hot water
• 1½ teaspoons chili paste
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 750 g baby eggplants, cut into round slices

For the rice:

• 2 cups basmati rice or 400 g, washed
• 3½ cups water or 875 ml
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cubes MAGGI® Seasoning for White Rice

Preparation

• In a bowl, combine all kofta ingredients except the eggplant and mix well. Divide into small balls and set aside.
• In a wooden skewer, arrange kofta balls and eggplant in sequence.
• Grill the kofta skewers over a medium heat in a large non-stick panfry greased with oil for 10 minutes from all sides or until kofta and eggplant are almost cooked.
• Arrange skewers in an oven tray then add ½ cup or 125ml water and cover with aluminum foil. Place the covered tray in a 200°C preheated oven for 10 minutes then serve with the white rice.
• Serve dakkous sauce aside with this dish.
• To prepare the rice:
• Add the water to a large saucepan. Add the rice, oil and MAGGI® Seasoning for White Rice cubes.
• Stir occasionally until it boils, cover and cook over low heat for 15- 20 minutes or until rice is cooked