LAMB KOFTAS WITH CUCUMBER RAITA

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Soothing cucumber and mint raita complements ground-lamb koftas with Indianspices.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 3 dozen hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/2 inch piece ginger, peeled
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 large egg
1 pound ground lamb
3 tablespoons canola oil
Cucumber Raita for Lamb Koftas

Steps:

  • Place onion, ginger, and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add mint, cilantro, garam masala, salt, and pepper; pulse until finely chopped, scraping sides as needed. Add egg and lamb; process until fully combined, scraping down sides as needed.
  • Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; flatten into patties. Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat; add oil. When hot, add patties in batches; cook until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  • Insert a toothpick or skewer into each patty; place on a platter. Serve with raita, and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

Stefany Henríquez
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These were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the cucumber raita was a great addition. I will definitely be making these again.


Oluchukwu John
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I've made these lamb koftas several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love serving them with rice and a side of vegetables.


Love Hills
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These koftas were a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I'll use less chili powder next time.


Rashid ali Baloch
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I love that this recipe uses ground lamb. It's a great way to use up leftover lamb from a roast or stew.


GoodJoker420
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These lamb koftas are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Mziwandile Shongwe
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I'm not a fan of yogurt, so I substituted sour cream in the marinade. The koftas were still delicious, but I think they would have been even better with yogurt.


Saiful Islam Shishir
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These were really easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


Angel Nisha
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The lamb koftas are savory and well-spiced, while the cucumber raita is cooling and refreshing. It's a perfect meal for a warm summer night.


Murray Dennis
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I made these koftas for my friends and they all raved about them. They said they were the best lamb koftas they'd ever had.


Angel Papas
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These lamb koftas were a bit dry for my taste. I think I might have overcooked them. The cucumber raita was good though.


Shakil Hossein
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I've made these koftas several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. The cucumber raita is also a must-have.


deak krisztian
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These were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the cucumber raita was a great addition.


MD Kholil Miya
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed these koftas. They were so tender and moist, and the spices were perfectly balanced. The cucumber raita was also a great addition.


O'shaya Brereton
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These lamb koftas were a hit at my last dinner party! I marinated them overnight in the yogurt mixture and they were so flavorful and juicy. The cucumber raita was the perfect accompaniment, cooling and refreshing. Will definitely be making this agai