Lamb Kofta With Lemon Roast Garlic Yogurt

Name: Lamb Kofta With Lemon Roast Garlic Yogurt
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 light meals
Ingredients: 8 bamboo or metal skewers; 7 garlic cloves (to bake); 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 200 g plain yogurt (natural); 1/2 fresh cilantro, chopped (coriander); 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 700 g ground lamb; 4 green onions, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; lemon wedge, to serve

Submitted by Lee_tah

"From Super Food Ideas (Oct 2007). For the BBQ."

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 4 light meals

ingredients

8 bamboo or metal skewers
7 garlic cloves (to bake)
1 garlic clove, crushed
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
200 g plain yogurt (natural)
¹⁄₂ fresh cilantro, chopped (coriander)
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
700 g ground lamb
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons coriander powder
lemon wedge, to serve

directions

If using bamboo skewers, soak these in water while preparing koftas.
Preheat oven to 200°C Wrap up 7 of the garlic cloves in foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven. When cool, squish out of the skins into a bowl, discard skins. Mash with the salt to form a paste. Then add yogurt, fresh coriander, lemon rind and lemon juice. Set aside.
Put crushed garlic, lamb, green onion, spices and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Mix to combine. Divide mix into 8 oval shapes and thread onto skewers. Refidgerate 15 minutes to firm up.
Preheat BBQ plate or chargrill to medium-high. Spray skewers with oil spray before putting them on. Cook 3-4 minutes, turning or until cooked through.
Arrange koftas on a plater with lemon wedges and a bowl of yogurt mixture.