Kofta Mlebissa

Description
Information Office of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia), Spring 1995

Ingredients

 * 1	lb	beef
 * 2	x	onions, finely chopped
 * 3	tsp	rice
 * 1/4	bn	finely chopped parsley
 * 1	tsp	finely chopped fresh mint
 * 1	tsp	salt
 * 1	tsp	Ground Black Pepper
 * 1	tsp	ground cinnamon
 * 4	x	eggs
 * 1/2	cup	flour
 * 1	tsp	Baking Powder
 * 1 1/2	cup	oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Wash the rice and add to the meat with the parsley, onion, mint, spices and salt.
 * 2) Mix thoroughly.
 * 3) Take a small piece of the mixture and roll into a ball between wet palms; place in a pan.
 * 4) Continue until all the mixture is used.
 * 5) Pour half a cup of warm water over the koftas, cover the pan and cook over low heat until the rice is soft.
 * 6) Remove from heat and leave aside until cool.
 * 7) Mix the eggs with the flour, baking powder, a pinch of salt and half a cup of warm water.
 * 8) Mix to a batter. Heat the oil, dip the koftas in the batter, place in hot oil and fry until golden brown.
 * 9) (Note: Koftas should be evenly sized and trimmed of excess batter.)
 * 10) Serve hot.