Lamb Kofta
Spiced ground lamb shaped on skewers with onion, garlic, parsley, cumin and cinnamon, grilled or broiled and served with yogurt sauce.
- Servings
- 4
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 30 min
Ingredients
Equipment
- Skewers
- Grill, grill pan or broiler
Instructions
Mix the lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon and salt with your hands until well combined and slightly sticky.
Divide into 8 portions and shape each around a skewer into a log about 5-inch long. Chill for 15 minutes to firm up.Divide into 8 portions and shape each around a skewer into a log about 13 cm long. Chill for 15 minutes to firm up.
Stir the yogurt, lemon juice and mint with a pinch of salt.
Heat the grill or broiler to high. Cook the kofta, turning a few times, until browned all over and they reach 160°F, 8–10 minutes.Heat the grill or broiler to high. Cook the kofta, turning a few times, until browned all over and they reach 71°C, 8–10 minutes.
Serve with the yogurt sauce, warm pitas and a chopped tomato and cucumber salad.
Notes
- No skewers? Shape the mixture into small patties and cook them in a skillet.
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Nutrition estimate
- Calories
- 545
- Protein
- 34 g
- Carbs
- 6 g
- Fat
- 42 g
Per serving, estimated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed amounts. Optional ingredients and to-taste seasoning are not included, and actual values vary by brand. How we estimate
