Kufta in Tahini Sauce

• 1 lb ground beef or lamb
• About 5 medium potatoes cut in ¼ inch slices (no need to peel)
• Optional Garnish: additional chopped parsley and/or 1-2 Tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Kufta seasoning mix

• 1 medium onion
• 1 medium tomato
• 4 cloves garlic pressed or finely minced
• ½ cup of fresh parsley leaves
• Spices: ½ teaspoon paprika ½ t allspice, ½ t coriander, 1/2 t pepper, 1/4 t cinnamon, ¼ t cumin, pinch cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lice bread torn into pieces

Tahini Sauce

• 4 cloves garlic minced or pressed
• 1 cups yogurt
• 1 cup Tahini
• Juice from large lemon
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste