Grilled Keftas Recipe

Name: Grilled Keftas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs lean lamb; 1 onion, quartered; 3 -4 fresh parsley sprigs; 2 -3 fresh cilantro stems; 1 -2 mint sprig; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon apple pie spice; 1 teaspoon paprika; morroccan bread (optional); 3 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped; 6 tablespoons plain yogurt

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs lean lamb
1 onion, quartered
3 -4 fresh parsley sprigs
2 -3 fresh cilantro stems
1 -2 mint sprig
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon apple pie spice
1 teaspoon paprika
morroccan bread (optional)
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped
6 tablespoons plain yogurt

1
Roughly chop the lamb and place in food processor until smooth.
2
Transfer to plate.
3
Add onion, parsley, coriander, and mint spigs to processor and continue until finely chopped.
4
Add lamb together with ground spices and mix well until very smooth.
5
Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6
Blend the chopped mint and yogurt.
7
Form mear into small sausage shapes and put on skewers.
8
Preheat grill to medium heat.
9
Grill Keftas for 5-6 minutes turning once.
10
Serve immediately with mint dressing and Moroccan bread (optional).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs lean lamb, 1 onion, quartered, 3 -4 fresh parsley sprigs, 2 -3 fresh cilantro stems, and more.

Yes, Grilled Keftas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Grilled Keftas

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