LAMB KOFTA WITH YOGURT SAUCE

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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!

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Time 16m

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
1/2 c white onions, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp mild paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
olive oil, for brushing meat plus coating baking sheet and griddle
YOGURT SAUCE
1/2 c plain yogurt
1 Tbsp tahini
1/2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp mint leaves, finely chopped
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp ground cumin

Steps:

1. 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.
2. Heat a griddle pan on medium-high heat and when hot, cook koftas for 3 minutes per side
3. This can be served with flatbread and yogurt sauce or on sliders with yogurt sauce and muhammara
4. To make yogurt sauce... In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, stir, taste & adjust. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, about 30 minutes.
5. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjlIkBZpqP0

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Abdirahman Daahir

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This recipe is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The kofta were juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was a great way to cool down the spice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves spicy food.

moskan singa

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I'm not a fan of yogurt, but I loved the yogurt sauce in this recipe. It was tangy and refreshing. The kofta were also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.

Yakubu Iddi

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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. I love the combination of lamb and yogurt. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Relebohile Mokhothu

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I'm always looking for new lamb recipes and this one didn't disappoint. The kofta were juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.

Jeffrey Craven SR

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb. The kofta were easy to make and the yogurt sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.

Alan Bohannon

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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the kofta and the yogurt sauce. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.

Jazzy J

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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The kofta were perfectly cooked and the yogurt sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.

Kiptala Nicholas

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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind. The kofta were so tender and flavorful. The yogurt sauce was also amazing. I will definitely be making this again.

Fik Ivol

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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I love the combination of lamb and yogurt. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Ripon Sheikh

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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The kofta were juicy and flavorful, and the yogurt sauce was tangy and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again!