Beef Koftas With Minted Yogurt

Submitted by Chef #991214

"The recipe comes from Canadian Living Make it Tonight. I plan to try this soon."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, lightly packed
• 3 green onions, coarsely chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried mint
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 4 pita bread, whole wheat
• 2 tablespoons water

directions

1. Puree together parsley leaves, green onions, half of the mint, the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl; beat in egg. Add beef and 2 tbsp water; mix well.
2. Shape beef mixture by heaping 2 tbsp into small sausage shapes; thread each lengthwise onto metal skewer.
3. Place skewers on grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside, 12 minutes (or broil, turning once, for 7 minutes).
4. Meanwhile, combine yogurt with remaining mint and minced parsley. Grill or broil pitas, turning once, until hot and lightly crisped, about 4 minutes; cut each into quarters. Serve koftas with pita quarters and yogurt.