Smashed Beef Kofta with Cool Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

8Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, stir together the yogurt, grated cucumber, and half of the fresh mint. Set this mixture aside on the counter to let the flavors meld.

2. 2

   In a separate large bowl, combine the beef mince, grated onion, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Mix everything together with your hands until well combined.

3. 3

   Heat the olive oil in a large non stick pan over medium high heat.

4. 4

   Drop rough, one inch chunks of the meat mixture into the hot pan. Do not try to make them perfectly round or neat.

5. 5

   Let the meat sear undisturbed for five to seven minutes until the bottom of the chunks are dark golden brown.

6. 6

   Flip the chunks over to brown the other side. Add the cranberries and walnuts to the pan and cook for one more minute, stirring gently until the beef is fully cooked through.

7. 7

   Stir a pinch of salt into your yogurt sauce, then spread it onto a large serving plate.

8. 8

   Top the sauce with the cooked beef mixture, drizzle with pomegranate molasses, sprinkle with the remaining mint, and serve with warm pita bread.