Number of servings:
2
Preparation time:
35 minutes
Kofta:
Pumpkin Sauce:
Sides:
1. The Meat: In a bowl, combine the ground beef, very finely chopped bell pepper, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly. Take a portion of the meat mixture and toss it vigorously from hand to hand (this aerates and binds the mixture so it holds its shape during frying). Form into oblong rolls (koftas).
2. Searing: Heat a skillet (add a small amount of oil if the beef is very lean). Fry the koftas on all sides until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the meat from the pan, but do not wash it yet.
3. The Sauce: Heat the honey in a small saucepan. Add the diced pumpkin and sauté briefly until slightly caramelized. Pour in the coconut milk, add the ginger, and a splash of water (just enough to allow the pumpkin to simmer). Cover and cook for about 10 minutes until the pumpkin is tender. Blend until completely smooth.
4. The Vegetables: Slice the zucchini into rounds. Place them in the same skillet used for the meat to pick up the residual flavors. Grill until softened and slightly charred.
5. Assembly: Arrange the washed lettuce leaves on a plate. Place a cooked kofta and slices of grilled zucchini on each leaf. Drizzle generously with the pumpkin sauce and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Wrap the leaves like a tortilla and enjoy as finger food.

