LAMB KOFTA WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Lamb Kofta with Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground lamb
1/2 c white onions, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp mild paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
olive oil, for brushing meat plus coating baking sheet and griddle
YOGURT SAUCE
1/2 c plain yogurt
1 Tbsp tahini
1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp mint leaves, finely chopped
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp ground cumin

Steps:

1. 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.
2. Heat a griddle pan on medium-high heat and when hot, cook koftas for 3 minutes per side
3. This can be served with flatbread and yogurt sauce or on sliders with yogurt sauce and muhammara
4. To make yogurt sauce... In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, stir, taste & adjust. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, about 30 minutes.
5. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjlIkBZpqP0