QUICK LAMB KOFTA WITH HARISSA YOGURT SAUCE

Quick Lamb Kofta With Harissa Yogurt Sauce image

Provided by Lillismomma

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 (3 1/2 ounce) bag boil-in-bag jasmine rice
1 teaspoon saffron thread
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons grated fresh onions
2 tablespoons 2% greek-style plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb lean ground lamb
cooking spray
1/2 cup 2% greek-style plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

For rice: cook boil-in-bag jasmine rice and saffron in boiling water according to package directions. Drain; fluff rice with fork and sprinkle with green onions.
While rice is cooking, prepare kofta. Combine cilantro and ingredients through lamb; shape into 12 oblong patties.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Coat with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook approximately 10 minutes until done. Turning to brown all sides.
While kofta cooks, prepare sauce. Combine 1/2 c yogurt, and remaining ingredients. Serve sauce with kofta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.3, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 646.3, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 22.6