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SPICY INDIAN KOFTA

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Make and share this Spicy Indian Kofta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories Lamb/Sheep

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs ground lamb or 1 1/2 lbs beef
2 teaspoons minced ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cayenne bell peppers (I just used Thai bird's eye chilies)
1 small onion, minced
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
6 mint leaves, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1 medium potato, finely grated
salt and pepper

Steps:

Put the ground meat in a larger bowl, and add ginger, garlic, cayenne peppers, onion, egg, tumeric, garam masala, cilantro, mint, potato, and salt and pepper to taste.
Mix well (you'll have to use your hands for this one).
Form golf ball sized balls with the meat mixture, and set aside.
Allow to rest 30 minutes.
Heat oven to 375º.
Place the kofta on a non-stick cookie sheet and bake 25 minutes or until cooked through, and slightly browned.
Serve hot, with nan bread, cucumber-yogurt sauce and a fresh tomato and mint salad.

MEDITERRANEAN KOFTA MEATBALLS

Mediterranean Kofta Meatballs image

For a new take on meatballs, try this quick kofta recipe to make flavorful Mediterranean meatballs full of spices and herbs. Shape meat mixture around soaked wooden skewers and grill them for a more authentic twist. -Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound ground lamb
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Hot cooked couscous
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
2 lemons, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons minced red onion
Fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Place onion, parsley, mint, oregano and garlic in bowl of food processor. Pulse until minced. In large bowl, combine herb mixture, lemon pepper, salt, paprika and cumin. Add lamb; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into 16 balls. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches; drain. Remove and keep warm. Serve meatballs over cooked couscous. Top with yogurt, tomato wedges, and red onion. Garnish with mint leaves and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 24g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 482mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.