Lamb Koftas With Tzatziki Recipe

Name: Lamb Koftas With Tzatziki
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500g minced lamb; half a cup coriander, chopped; half a cup fresh mint, chopped; 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed; 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed; 1 small chilli, chopped; 1 tsp turmeric; pinch dried cinnamon; 1 tbsp pine nuts; 1 lime, zest and juice; salt and pepper to taste; skewers, soaked in water; Tzatziki:; 1 cup yoghurt; half a cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove water; juice and zest of 1 lemon; 1 clove of garlic, crushed

Servings: persons

500g minced lamb
half a cup coriander, chopped
half a cup fresh mint, chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed
1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
1 small chilli, chopped
1 tsp turmeric
pinch dried cinnamon
1 tbsp pine nuts
1 lime, zest and juice
salt and pepper to taste
skewers, soaked in water
Tzatziki:
1 cup yoghurt
half a cucumber, grated and squeezed to remove water
juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 clove of garlic, crushed

1
Toast the cumin seeds, coriander seeds and pine nuts over a high heat. Remove and place in a mortar and pestle or food processor and crush. Add the crushed seeds and nuts to the lamb mince as well as the turmeric, chilli, fresh coriander, fresh mint, lime (zest and juice) and a pinch of cinnamon and combine. If you find the mixture is loose you can add some flour or an egg.
2
Form the mince mixture around the skewers to make what could otherwise be called a rissole on a stick.
3
To cook, place the skewers on a barbeque hot plate, griddle or in the oven (pre-heated to 200 degrees C, for 15 to 20 minutes).
4
To prepare the tzatziki add yoghurt, cucumber, crushed garlic and lemon juice in a mixing bowl and combine by folding the ingredients together. You can add salt to taste.
5
Serving Suggestion: Dress mesculin or rocket with lemon, olive oil, salt and pepper and place in the centre of a plate. Arrange koftas around the salad so that a pyramid structure is formed, drizzle the tzatziki over the koftas, liberally. Serve to applause and enjoy.

410

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 500g minced lamb, half a cup coriander, chopped, half a cup fresh mint, chopped, 1 tsp cumin seeds, crushed, and more.

Yes, Lamb Koftas With Tzatziki 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 Koftas With Tzatziki

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Variations & substitutions

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