Lamb Kofta With Cucumber Salad Recipe

Name: Lamb Kofta With Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1 small onion, grated; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint; 2 tsp ground cumin; 3 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp finely grated lemon peel; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil; 1 medium cucumber; 3 large tomatoes; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; None None Flatbread, cut into strips; None None Store-bought hummus, to serve

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lamb
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint
2 tsp ground cumin
3 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp finely grated lemon peel
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
1 medium cucumber
3 large tomatoes
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
None None Flatbread, cut into strips
None None Store-bought hummus, to serve

1
Combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, 1/3 cup mint, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and lemon peel and juice in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Form 1/4 cupfuls of mixture into sausage shapes. Thread onto skewers and place on a large plate.
2
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet or grill pan on medium heat. Cook and turn skewers for 5 mins or until cooked through.
3
Meanwhile, cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Using a small teaspoon, remove and discard seeds. Thinly slice cucumber and place in a medium bowl. Cut tomatoes in half; remove and discard seeds and pulp. Finely chop tomato. Add tomato to cucumber with red onion, 1/2 cup mint leaves and remaining oil. Toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Serve kofta with salad, flatbread and hummus.

518

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lamb, 1 small onion, grated, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint, and more.

Yes, Lamb Kofta With Cucumber Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lamb Kofta With Cucumber Salad

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