Lamb Kofte with Garlic Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Name: Lamb Kofte with Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably whole-milk); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 slices firm white sandwich bread, torn into pieces; 1 lb ground lamb; 1 small red onion, minced or grated; 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon baharat spice mix*; 1 1/2 teaspoons Maras pepper flakes*; 1 1/2 teaspoons Urfa pepper flakes*; 2 teaspoons salt; Accompaniment: 16 soft lettuce leaves for wrapping (optional); Special equipment: 16 (10-inch) wooden skewers; *Available by mail order from Formaggio Kitchen (888-212-3224).

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt (preferably whole-milk)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 slices firm white sandwich bread, torn into pieces
1 lb ground lamb
1 small red onion, minced or grated
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon baharat spice mix*
1 1/2 teaspoons Maras pepper flakes*
1 1/2 teaspoons Urfa pepper flakes*
2 teaspoons salt
Accompaniment: 16 soft lettuce leaves for wrapping (optional)
Special equipment: 16 (10-inch) wooden skewers
*Available by mail order from Formaggio Kitchen (888-212-3224).

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["Stir yogurt with garlic and salt to taste.", "Cover bread with water in a bowl and soak 30 minutes, then squeeze bread to remove as much moisture as possible.", "Prepare grill while bread soaks.", "Transfer squeezed bread to a large bowl and add remaining kofte ingredients, then mix well with your hands until thoroughly blended.", "Divide lamb mixture into 16 portions and form each into a ball.", "Roll each ball into a 7- to 8-inch-long ""cigar,"" rolling first between your hands and then on a work surface (be sure the kofte are thin enough for even cooking).", "Slide a skewer lengthwise through center of each kofte.", "Grill on oiled grill rack, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes.", "Serve warm with yogurt sauce."]

385

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably whole-milk), 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 2 slices firm white sandwich bread, torn into pieces, 1 lb ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Lamb Kofte with Garlic 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 Kofte with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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