To prepare the meatballs: mix all the ingredients together, except the vegetable oil. Knead well.

Process the kafta mixture in a food processor until well combined.

Divide the kafta into marble-sized balls.

In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil and fry the kafta balls until they start turning brown. Remove on a plate and set aside.

In a saucepan, bring to a boil 1 liter of water. Add in the fried kafta meatballs, tomato paste, rice and vermicelli. Cook until the rice is done.

Serve hot.

Note: You can find the recipe 'kafta meat' listed under my profile.