LAMB KOFTa With YOGURT SAUCE
"These tasty little Middle East Lamb Kofta meatballs are certainly a delicious change. With fresh ingredients such as mint and parsley, this is a great recipe to enjoy all year round! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjlIkBZpqP0"
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- Ready In:
- 16mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
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12 koftas
ingredients
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1⁄2 cup white onion, finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon mild paprika
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1⁄8 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons oil (or more)
directions
- 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.
- Heat a griddle pan on medium-high heat and when hot, cook koftas for 3 minutes per side.
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To make yogurt sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt - 1 tablespoons tahini - 1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice - 1 teaspoons mint leaves, finely chopped - freshly ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoons cumin.
- In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, stir, taste & adjust. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, about 30 minutes.
- This can be served with flatbread and yogurt sauce or on sliders with yogurt sauce and muhammara.
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