Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki

11 Apr 2024

Experience the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with these homemade lamb koftas, infused with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, and served alongside a refreshing tzatziki sauce. This dish is perfect for a savory and satisfying meal.

Mediterranean

Medium 30 min 600 cal

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground lamb with onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Mix well. 2. Shape the mixture into 3-4 oblong koftas around skewers. 3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. 4. Grill koftas for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. 5. To make tzatziki, squeeze excess water from grated cucumber. Mix cucumber with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. 6. Serve koftas with a side of tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

200g ground lamb 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/2 cucumber, grated 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and black pepper, to taste