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Middle EasternLamb Koftas
Spiced minced lamb skewers at three tiers. Basic is a quick fried mince patty, while Ultimate hand-minces shoulder, chargrills over coals and serves with whipped tahini and flatbreads.
Nut-free
Budget version
Value lamb mince with dried spices, pan-fried as quick koftas.
Per serving£2.50
Total cost£5.00
Time27 min
Ingredients for 2
- 300 g value lamb mince
- 1 onion , grated
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 pitta breads
- 100 g natural yoghurt
- salt and pepper , to taste
Method
- Mix the mince with the grated onion, cumin, coriander and seasoning.
- Shape into 6 small sausage-shaped koftas.
- Fry in the oil over a medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning, until browned and cooked through.
- Warm the pittas.
- Serve the koftas in the pittas with a spoon of yoghurt.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Value lamb mince with dried spices, pan-fried as quick koftas.
Better
Better lamb mince with fresh herbs and garlic, grilled on skewers.
Ultimate
Hand-minced lamb shoulder, chargrilled over coals with whipped tahini.
