Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Greek Yoghurt; ⅓ cups Cucumber, Finely Diced (this Measurement Doesn't Need To Be Exact); 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Garlic; 1 teaspoon Mint, Finely Chopped; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1 pinch Salt; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (or More Depending On Taste); 2 pounds Lean Ground Lamb Or Beef; 1 whole Egg; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest (about 1 Lemon); 1 whole Large Brown Onion, Finely Diced; 1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic; 1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin; 2 teaspoons Ground Turmeric; 2 teaspoons Ground Alspice; 1 Tablespoon Chopped Mint; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Greek Yoghurt
⅓ cups Cucumber, Finely Diced (this Measurement Doesn't Need To Be Exact)
1/2 teaspoons Crushed Garlic
1 teaspoon Mint, Finely Chopped
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 pinch Salt
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice (or More Depending On Taste)
2 pounds Lean Ground Lamb Or Beef
1 whole Egg
1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest (about 1 Lemon)
1 whole Large Brown Onion, Finely Diced
1 teaspoon Crushed Garlic
1 Tablespoon Ground Cumin
2 teaspoons Ground Turmeric
2 teaspoons Ground Alspice
1 Tablespoon Chopped Mint
2 Tablespoons Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley

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Make the tzatziki sauce first, then refrigerate while preparing and cooking the rest of the meal.
2
To make the sauce, add the first 6 ingredients into a small bowl and combine.
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Add about 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, then taste.
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(If you like more of a lemon kick, go ahead and add more.
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If you like more of the sourish yoghurt flavor, you can add more of that, too.)
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Cover and refrigerate.
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(This sauce makes a yummy dip for vegetables and crackers.)
8
Prepare the kofta by adding all remaining ingredients into a large bowl.
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Mix well (hands work best!
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).
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Shape mixture into the shape of a hamburger patty, or a slim sausage shape, or a meatball.
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Traditionally, the mixture is shaped into sausages around a wooden skewer, but I find this too time-consuming.
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Yep, Im a lazy cook.
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: )
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Either BBQ or grill meat until cooked through.
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Serve with the tzatziki sauce, a fresh green salad, and flatbread.

646

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Greek Yoghurt, ⅓ cups Cucumber, Finely Diced (this Measurement Doesn't Need To Be Exact), 1/2 teaspoons Crushed Garlic, 1 teaspoon Mint, Finely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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