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LAMB KOFTA WITH YOGURT SAUCE

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These tasty little Middle East Lamb Kofta meatballs are certainly a delicious change. With fresh ingredients such as mint and parsley, this is a great recipe to enjoy all year round! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjlIkBZpqP0

Provided by CLUBFOODY

Categories Meat

Time 16m

Yield 12 koftas

Number Of Ingredients 11

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)

Steps:

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Roll lamb mixture to the size of a golf ball then flatten them down to about ½-inch thick. Place patties on a baking sheet greased with oil. Brush oil on patties, loosely cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Heat a griddle pan on medium-high heat and when hot, cook koftas for 3 minutes per side.
To make yogurt sauce:.
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.
In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, stir, taste & adjust. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, about 30 minutes.
This can be served with flatbread and yogurt sauce or on sliders with yogurt sauce and muhammara.

LAMB KOFTAS WITH YOGHURT DRESSING

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RECIPE VIDEO ABOVE. The smell of Middle Eastern spices while this is cooking is totally intoxicating!! Try this Lamb Kofta recipe once, and you'll be addicted for life! Traditionally cooked over charcoal, brilliant on the BBQ, but I usually cook these midweek on the stove. great recipe for gatherings, DIY spread, make ahead

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories BBQ Grilling

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1 lb / 500 g lamb mince ((ground lamb))
1/2 onion (, grated)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (, preferably panko)
2 cloves garlic (, crushed)
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp paprika
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp cayenne pepper ((this is a bit spicy, reduce to taste or leave out))
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 black pepper
1 cup yogurt (, Greek or other thick plain)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic (, crushed)
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt and pepper (, each)
8 skewers ((Note 1))
8 flatbreads (small)
Shredded Red Cabbage, Carrot and Mint Salad ((Note 3))
OR shredded lettuce, tomato and onion slices ((Note 3))

Steps:

Yogurt Sauce: Combine the yogurt sauce ingredients and leave in fridge for at least 20 mninutes for the flavor to develop (overnight even better!).
Koftas: Grate the onion into the bowl using a standard box grater. Add remaining Kofta ingredients and mix well with your hands.
With damp hands, divide the meat into 8 equal pieces and push and shape the meat onto 8 skewers. Make them smooth (looks nicer, pictured!) or a bit nubbly (more surface area to brown!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 739 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LAMB KOFTA WITH YOGURT SAUCE

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This was in today's (May 30, 2007) food section of the Houston Chronicle. I love Middle Eastern food and this sounds totally yummy! Thought I'd post it so I don't lose the newspaper clipping!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

olive oil flavored cooking spray
2 slices bread, lightly toasted (day-old crusty white bread)
1 medium onion, quartered
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, loosely packed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or finely minced)
1/2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
1 large egg
1/2 lb ground lamb
1/2 lb ground turkey
4 large round pita breads
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup plain yogurt (Greek-style is good)
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Yogurt Sauce.
In a small bowl, mix together all yogurt sauce ingredients, cover and chill while preparing the kofta. Add salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Kofta.
Place an oven rack in the center position of the oven.
Preheat oven to broil.
Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil cooking spray.
Place the bread in a food processor and pulse until it forms fine bread crumbs.
Add the onion, parsley,mint,garlic,cumin,cinnamon,chili powder,salt, black pepper,ginger and red curry paste and process until the mixture is finely chopped.
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
Mix the egg into the onion and herb mixture.
Add the lamb and turkey and use your hands to thoroughly mash everything together.
Shape mixture into 12 egg-sized balls, then arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the kofta with olive oil.
Broil for 8 minutes, then use tongs to rotate each and broil an additional 7 minutes.
Rotate again, and broil for another 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove from oven, and let stand 5 minutes.
Wrap the pitas in foil, and place in oven for 1 to 2 minutes, just long enough to heat through.
Arrange 3 koftas down the center of each of each pita, then top with diced tomato and yogurt sauce.
Wrap the pita around the koftas and enjoy!