Cook basmati rice with water and salt; keep warm.
Mix ground beef with garlic paste, cumin powder, and 0.5 tsp salt; shape into small oval koftas.
Pan-fry koftas in olive oil for 10 minutes, turning until golden brown on all sides.
Mound fluffy basmati rice onto plates.
Top with hot cooked koftas, drizzle remaining pan oil over top, and garnish with chopped coriander.