Kebab Hindi: Syrian Lamb Meatballs, Vegetables, and Saffron Rice
Kebab Hindi is an authentic Syrian family dinner enjoyed for centuries by Middle Eastern families! Mini lamb meatballs are cooked in a sweet tomato sauce with carrots and potatoes, then served over yellow Saffron rice.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Diet: Low Lactose
Keyword: family friendly dinner, international recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 571kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps
- 2 cups basmati rice
- pinch saffron powder
- 1 ½ cups diced carrots
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced potatoes
Cook the rice according to the package, adding a pinch of saffron to the boiling water for color.
Bring the tomato sauce, water, pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, and salt to a simmer. Add the carrots and potatoes. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While the sauce simmers, combine meatball ingredients and roll into mini meatballs. Add water generously so that meatballs are not sticky.
Add meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 25 minutes. Shake pot gently occasionally so meatballs and vegetables do not stick to the bottom.
Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes. Serve meatballs, vegetables, and sauce over rice.
Serving: 12oz | Calories: 571kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1387mg | Potassium: 936mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5841IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 4mg