Turkish-Style Beef Kofte Sausage and Chickpea Pilaf

Ingredients

• 8 beef sausages
• 400 g chickpeas
• 300 g basmati rice
• 400 g chopped tomatoes
• 1 tsp ground allspice
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Method

1. 1

   Brown the beef sausages in the oil in a large, lidded pan for 6 minutes. Remove, slice, and set aside.

2. 2

   Dice the onion and fry for 5 minutes. Add the allspice and cinnamon and stir for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the rice and stir to coat, then pour in the chopped tomatoes and 400ml water. Season well.

4. 4

   Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to the pan with the sliced sausages. Stir briefly.

5. 5

   Cover tightly and cook on the lowest heat for 18 minutes. Remove from the heat and steam, lid on, for 5 minutes before serving.