For the potatoes:

1. Peel, slice, and boil the potatoes until just tender but not falling apart. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

For the Kufta:

1. Combine all of the Kufta ingredients except the ground beef in a food processor and process until finely minced.
2. Put the mixture into a 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Add the ground beef and mix by hand to combine but don't over-work.
3. Press the Kufta into a flat, uniform layer in the baking pan. Poke holes into the Kufta with your fingers as shown in the photo above.
4. Put the baking pan into the preheated oven for about 7 minutes while you make the sauce. This will allow the meat to set slightly. Do not leave it in longer or the meat will be overcooked in the end.

Make the sauce:

1. In a blender combine the sauce ingredients and blend until smooth.
2. Remove the pan from the oven. Top with sliced potatoes. Pour sauce over evenly to cover.
3. Bake at 400 degrees F for about 40 minutes. The sauce will be bubbling.
4. Remove from oven.
5. There will be plenty of sauce to serve with rice.