Turkish Koftas With Mint Yogurt Recipe

Name: Turkish Koftas With Mint Yogurt
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or beef; 1 oz lightly toasted pine nuts, coarsely chopped; 1 oz raisins; 2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs; 1 None egg, beaten; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 3/4 cup basmati rice; 1 oz dried apricots, chopped; 1 cup Greek yogurt; 6 stems mint, leaves picked and finely chopped, plus extra leaves to garnish

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or beef
1 oz lightly toasted pine nuts, coarsely chopped
1 oz raisins
2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs
1 None egg, beaten
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
3/4 cup basmati rice
1 oz dried apricots, chopped
1 cup Greek yogurt
6 stems mint, leaves picked and finely chopped, plus extra leaves to garnish

1
In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, pine nuts, raisins, breadcrumbs and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Using wet hands shape into 8 koftas (meatballs).
2
Heat half the oil in a saucepan, add the cumin and chili and cook for 1 min until fragrant. Add the rice, stirring, to coat in the oil and spices. Add enough boiling water to cover the rice by approx 1/2 an inch, cover, and cook for the time stated on the packet or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked (add a little more water if necessary). Add the apricots.
3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a skillet and cook the koftas, turning, for 7-9 mins, or until cooked through.
4
Mix together the yogurt and the chopped mint; season. Serve with the koftas and rice. Season with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with the extra mint leaves.

790

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or beef, 1 oz lightly toasted pine nuts, coarsely chopped, 1 oz raisins, 2 tbsp fresh breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Turkish Koftas With Mint Yogurt falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Turkish Koftas With Mint Yogurt

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