Ingredients ½ 1× 2× 3×

• 750 g finely minced meat (lamb and beef mix with some fat)
• 1 onion, very finely chopped and squeezed of its juice
• ½ cup finely chopped parsley
• 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into medium rounds
• 3 ripe tomatoes cut into rounds
• 2 green chillies, hot or mild
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste dissolved in 1½ cups hot water
• 1 teaspoon seven spices, cinnamon, salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Knead the minced meat with the onion, parsley, spices and salt for 5 minutes until the mixture holds together
2. Shape the meat into round patties or medium kofta fingers
3. Half-fry the potato slices in oil so they colour lightly and keep their shape
4. In an oven tray arrange alternately at an angle: a potato slice, a kofta patty and a tomato slice
5. Tuck the green chillies into the gaps and sprinkle with a little salt
6. Pour the tomato paste sauce with the spices evenly over the tray
7. Cover with foil and bake in a hot oven at 200°C for 30 minutes
8. Remove the foil and grill for 10 minutes until the kofta browns and the sauce thickens, then serve hot