Beef Koftas with Pea & Coriander Hummus
https://foodloversmarket.co.za/recipes/koftas-pea-hummus/
Pack these beef koftas paired with pea & coriander hummus in your picnic basket for the weekend or serve at your harvest-style feast with friend and family! You could also roll them into balls and make meatballs paired with a delicious green hummus.
Serves
6Prep Time
25 minutesCooking Time
20 minutesIngredients
For the Ground Beef Koftas:
- 500g ground beef from our butchery
- 10ml (2 tsp) ground cumin
- A handful of mint, chopped
- A handful of rosemary, chopped
- A handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 6 long rosemary stems
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Pea & Coriander Hummus:
- 500ml (2 cups) frozen garden peas
- 1 tin chickpeas, drained
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Handful of coriander
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
To serve:
- Red onion slices
- Coriander leaves
- Extra peas
- Lime wedges
Directions
For the Ground Beef Koftas:
- Mix together the ground beef, cumin, herbs and season well with salt and black pepper.
- Work the herbs and spices in with your hands and form the koftas around the rosemary stems.
- Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or until you are ready to fry them.
- Heat a large griddle pan and oil the koftas lightly.
- Fry the koftas on all sides for about 8-10 minutes in total, or until fully cooked to your liking.
- Pour some boiling water over the frozen peas and drain within 1-2 minutes. Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend untill well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve the ground beef koftas with the pea and coriander hummus.
- Garnish with red onion slices, coriander leaves, extra blanched garden peas and lime wedges.
