Beef Koftas with Creamy Lentil Hummus

Name: Beef Koftas with Creamy Lentil Hummus
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Portions
Ingredients: 500g ground beef; 1 small red onion; 1tbsp Curry Powder; Olive oil, for frying; 400g cooked red lentils; 1tsp Cumin, Ground; 1tsp Coriander, Ground; 2tbsp tahini; Juice of ½ lemon; 1 garlic clove; 50ml olive oil; Salt to taste

35—45 Min

Curry Powder

Spiced beef koftas served over silky lentil hummus—rich, aromatic, and ideal for a comforting Middle Eastern-inspired dinner.

Ingredients 4 Portions

For the koftas: 
- 500 gground beef 
- 1 small red onion 
- 1 tbspCurry Powder
- Olive oil, for frying
For the lentil hummus: 
- 400 gcooked red lentils 
- 1 tspCumin, Ground
- 1 tspCoriander, Ground
- 2 tbsptahini
- Juice of ½ lemon 
- 1 garlic clove 
- 50 ml olive oil 
- Salt to taste

Preparation

1
Finely chop the onion and mix it with the ground beef and Garam Masala spice mix. Form small, sausage-shaped koftas. Drizzle with olive oil and grill or bake for 10–12 minutes, turning to cook evenly.
2
For the hummus, blend all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add 1–2 tbsp of water if needed for a smoother consistency.
3
Spread hummus on a plate, place the hot koftas on top, and optionally garnish with chopped parsley, pistachios, onion, and naan.