Juicy lamb koftas seasoned with Middle Eastern spices, grilled to perfection, and paired with a cooling yogurt sauce.
Yield: 4 servings Total Time: 30 min (Prep 15 | Cook 15)
Gear: Grill pan or outdoor grill, skewers, mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 500 g ground lamb
- 1 onion, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & pepper
- For sauce: 150 g Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp fresh mint
Steps to Make It
- Mix lamb with onion, garlic, spices, parsley, salt, pepper.
- Shape into oval patties around skewers.
- Grill over medium-high heat 10–12 min, turning occasionally.
- Mix yogurt, lemon, mint for sauce.
- Serve koftas with sauce and flatbread.
Cook Tips
- Chill skewers before grilling to help them hold shape.
- Serve with a side salad or rice pilaf.
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