Perfect for your next BBQ, these lamb koftas are easy to make and are packed with flavour. Pair with our easy mint yoghurt dip for a dinner that will delight the whole family.
Lamb koftas & minted yoghurt
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Note
Ingredients
For the minted yoghurt dip
3 tbsp The Collective Just Greek Unsweetened Yoghurt
few sprigs of mint
finely chopped
1 tsp mint sauce
liquid, not gel
pinch of ground tumeric
For the koftas
250 grams lean lamb
cubed
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
few sprigs of mint
finely chopped
few sprigs of coriander
finely chopped
1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes
optional
Other
12 skewers
Equipment
- 1 Kitchen Machine with coarse screen
- 1 Food processor or blender
- 1 Bamboo skewers
- 1 Grill
- 1 Mixer bowl
Instructions
- Soak 12 bamboo sticks in cold water for an hour.
- Mix together the ingredients for the minted yogurt and set aside.
- Mince the lamb into the mixer bowl using the mincer with the coarse screen. Process or blend the remaining ingredients until finely chopped and add to the lamb. Mix well with the hands.
- Roll into sausage shapes and mould onto the skewers, rub with a little oil, cover the ends of the sticks with foil and cook, turning occasionally under a hot grill for 8-10 minutes. Serve with the minted yogurt and couscous and herb salad (below).
- Couscous and her salad (optional side)
- In the processor or liquidiser, finely chop half a bunch spring onions, a small handful mint leaves, a small handful parsley and 4 ripe tomatoes, (skinned and seeded) In a bowl, mix everything with 120g couscous, the juice of a lemon, 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 100ml boiling water. Cover the bowl and leave to stand for 1 hour to plump up. Stir well and serve
