Kebab Hindi Halabi (Aleppo Spiced Kofta Finger-Kebabs Baked in Tomato, Pomegranate & Pepper Sauce) – Authentic Syria Recipe
From Syria’s gastronomic capital of Aleppo: tender kofta baked in a sweet-tart tomato and pomegranate sauce.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇾 Syria (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Cinnamon-spiced beef kofta fingers, Sweet red and green bell peppers, Crushed plum tomatoes and toasted pine nuts, Aleppo pepper (pul biber), Pomegranate molasses
Ingredients for Kebab Hindi Halabi (Aleppo Spiced Kofta Finger-Kebabs Baked in Tomato, Pomegranate & Pepper Sauce) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cinnamon-spiced beef kofta fingers, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sweet red and green bell peppers, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup crushed plum tomatoes and toasted pine nuts
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Aleppo pepper (pul biber)
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Syria seasoning (pomegranate molasses, Seven-Spice, garlic)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, Aleppo pepper (pul biber), and pomegranate molasses, Seven-Spice, garlic for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine cinnamon-spiced beef kofta fingers and sweet red and green bell peppers with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with crushed plum tomatoes and toasted pine nuts and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.