Lamb Kofta With Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb Kofta With Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb; 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, pressed; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon mild paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste); 1/8 teaspoon sea salt; 2 tablespoons oil (or more)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground lamb
1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon mild paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons oil (or more)

1
In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Roll lamb mixture to the size of a golf ball then flatten them down to about 1/2-inch thick. Place patties on a baking sheet greased with oil. Brush oil on patties, loosely cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
Heat a griddle pan on medium-high heat and when hot, cook koftas for 3 minutes per side.
3
To make yogurt sauce:
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1/2 cup plain yogurt - 1 tablespoons tahini - 1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice - 1 teaspoons mint leaves, finely chopped - freshly ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoons cumin.
5
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, stir, taste & adjust. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, about 30 minutes.
6
This can be served with flatbread and yogurt sauce or on sliders with yogurt sauce and muhammara.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground lamb, 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, pressed, 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb Kofta With Yogurt 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.

Lamb Kofta With Yogurt Sauce

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