LAMB KOFTAS WITH CUCUMBER RAITA

Lamb Koftas with Cucumber Raita image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 3 dozen hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/2 inch piece ginger, peeled
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 large egg
1 pound ground lamb
3 tablespoons canola oil
Cucumber Raita for Lamb Koftas

Steps:

Place onion, ginger, and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add mint, cilantro, garam masala, salt, and pepper; pulse until finely chopped, scraping sides as needed. Add egg and lamb; process until fully combined, scraping down sides as needed.
Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; flatten into patties. Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat; add oil. When hot, add patties in batches; cook until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
Insert a toothpick or skewer into each patty; place on a platter. Serve with raita, and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.