Honey-Glazed Fig and Walnut Kofta

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the fresh figs, walnuts, half onion, and parsley. Place them in a mixing bowl.

   ~10 min
2. 2

   Add the breadcrumbs, egg, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the fig mixture. Mix well until everything is combined and a cohesive dough forms.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Shape the mixture into small, bite-sized kofta (meatball-like shapes). Aim for about 1-1.5 inches in diameter.

   ~10 min
4. 4

   Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Carefully place the kofta in the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.

   ~10 min
5. 5

   While the kofta are frying, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the honey and lemon juice. Heat gently over low heat until the honey is melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not boil.

   ~3 min
6. 6

   Once the kofta are cooked, remove them from the pan and place them on a serving plate. Drizzle the warm honey-lemon glaze over the kofta.

   ~2 min