Beef Koftas

These savory beef kofta skewers are simple to bring together and punch way above their weight in aromatic spice flavor.

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Servings

4 people

Ingredients

• 500g beef mince
• 1 small onion (grated)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp coriander seeds
• 6 whole peppercorns
• 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 dried chillies
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• Lettuce, coleslaw, tomato (for serving)
• French fries & gluten-free wraps (for serving)

Method

Step 1: Build the Meat Base

Add your beef mince into a wide mixing bowl alongside the egg crack and your finely grated small onion.

Step 2: Dry-Toast the Whole Spices

Heat a completely dry frying pan over high heat. Toss in the mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, and whole dried chillies, swirling frequently until toasted and highly aromatic.

Step 3: Grind to Powder

Tip the toasted aromatics directly out into a pestle and mortar setup. Work the pestle in a circular motion until the pieces are crushed down into a fine, uniform spice powder.

Step 4: Incorporate the Seasonings

Pour your custom ground spice mixture directly over your raw mince base, following closely with the paprika, cornflour, and salt.

Step 5: Shape and Bake the Skewers

Incorporate the dry layers by hand, moulding the seasoned meat mixture firmly into oblong kofta configurations centered around long skewers. Place the sticks onto a lightly oiled baking sheet pan and bake at 180°C for 20 minutes.

Step 6: Plate Up

Slide the piping hot skewers out of the oven. Serve alongside a fresh salad bed of shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, and creamy coleslaw, packed with a side of hot French fries and warm gluten-free wraps.