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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
Better version
Better lamb mince with fresh herbs and garlic, grilled on skewers.
Per serving£4.50
Total cost£9.00
Time32 min
Ingredients for 2
- Koftas
- 350 g lamb mince (20% fat)
- 1 onion , grated and squeezed dry
- 3 cloves garlic , crushed
- 15 g fresh parsley , chopped
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Sauce
- 150 g Greek yoghurt
- 1 cucumber , grated
- To serve
- 4 flatbreads
Method
- Mix the lamb with the onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, cinnamon and seasoning, then chill 15 minutes.
- Mould the mixture onto skewers into long koftas and brush with olive oil.
- Grill or griddle for 10 to 12 minutes, turning, until charred and cooked through.
- Mix the yoghurt with the grated cucumber and a pinch of salt for a quick tzatziki.
- Warm the flatbreads and serve the koftas with the yoghurt sauce.
Equipment
- griddle pan
- skewers
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.
