Ramadan Kofta

in Islamic calendar, the month of Ramadan is considered holy and Muslims from all over the world fast during this month. The holy month of Ramadan also has great impact on Muslim culture. In many countries, people make special arrangements to pray together and listening holy Quran being recited during these prayers. Special food is prepared to end the fast each day.
Since Muslims are spread all over the world so their local customs and local cuisines also affect their recipes and the menu of Iftar Dinner. Some ingredients such as Dates are common almost everywhere. In many countries Muslims break their fast by eating a Date to follow the way of Prophet Muhammad.


Ingredients :
1 lb. lean ground beef (less than 10% fat).
2 medium onions, finely chopped.
3 Tablespoons flour.
1 cup oil for frying.
5 eggs.
½ cup parsley, finely chopped.
2 Tablespoons rice.
1 teaspoon salt.
½ teaspoon black pepper.
Allspice (Optional)
Method :

Sauté the onions and 2/3 of the ground beef in 1 tablespoon of oil for five minutes.
Boil the rice in one cup water until very soft; drain. Remove the ground beef from heat and pour into a mixing bowl.

Add the remaining ground beef, cooked rice, parsley, salt, pepper, and three eggs. Mix with your hands and knead the ingredients well.

Moistening your hands with a bit of water, take egg-sized pieces of the kofta mixture and form into 1-1/2 inch meatballs.

Preheat oil over medium heat in a large, heavy bottom frying pan. Place the flour on a plate and dredge the kofta in flour.

Beat remaining two eggs and roll the flour-covered kofta in the egg mixture. Fry the meatballs about six minutes, until they are golden brown on all sides.

Remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with rice, French fries, and green salad.