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06-28-2010, 07:11 AM
Source: CanadianLiving.com (http://www.canadianliving.com/food/quick_and_easy/beef_koftas_with_pitas_and_minted_yogurt.php)
Makes 4 servings
1 cup (250 ml) lightly packed fresh parsley leaves
3 green onions, coarsely chopped
2 tsp (10 ml) dried mint
½ tsp (2 ml) ground cumin
½ tsp (2 ml) mild paprika
½ tsp (2 ml) salt
¼ tsp (1 ml) pepper
1 egg
1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
4 whole wheat pita breads
½ cup (125 ml) plain yogurt
2 tbsp (25 ml) minced fresh parsley
In food processor, 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 (25 ml) water; mix well.
Shape beef mixture by heaping 2 tbsp (25 ml) into small sausage shapes; thread each lengthwise onto metal or soaked wooden skewer.
Place skewers on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into several koftas reads 160°F (70°C), about 12 minutes. (Or broil, turning once, for 7 minutes.)
Meanwhile, grill or broil pita bread, turning once, until crisp, about 4 minutes; cut each into quarters. Combine yogurt with remaining mint and minced parsley. Serve koftas with pita quarters and yogurt.
Makes 4 servings
1 cup (250 ml) lightly packed fresh parsley leaves
3 green onions, coarsely chopped
2 tsp (10 ml) dried mint
½ tsp (2 ml) ground cumin
½ tsp (2 ml) mild paprika
½ tsp (2 ml) salt
¼ tsp (1 ml) pepper
1 egg
1 lb (454 g) lean ground beef
4 whole wheat pita breads
½ cup (125 ml) plain yogurt
2 tbsp (25 ml) minced fresh parsley
In food processor, 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 (25 ml) water; mix well.
Shape beef mixture by heaping 2 tbsp (25 ml) into small sausage shapes; thread each lengthwise onto metal or soaked wooden skewer.
Place skewers on greased grill over medium heat; close lid and grill, turning once, until no longer pink inside and digital rapid-read thermometer inserted into several koftas reads 160°F (70°C), about 12 minutes. (Or broil, turning once, for 7 minutes.)
Meanwhile, grill or broil pita bread, turning once, until crisp, about 4 minutes; cut each into quarters. Combine yogurt with remaining mint and minced parsley. Serve koftas with pita quarters and yogurt.