Lamb Kofta Kebab Recipe
Cook delicious juicy lamb koftas with the perfect blend of seasoning and spices. Perfect for the BBQ or cooking on the hob (stove top).
Servings: 8 Koftas
Ingredients
Lamb Koftas:
- 500 g (1.1 lbs) lamb mince (use 20% fat mince)
- 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs
- ½ small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried mint (or 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint)
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
Whipped Feta
- 200 g (7 oz) feta
- 100 g (3 1/2 oz) cream cheese
- 1 small garlic clove , peeled and minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp cold water
To Serve:
- 4 Greek-style flatbreads - warmed in the oven or
toaster
- 1 tsp chilli flakes (red pepper flakes)
- 1 small red onion ,peeled and finely sliced
- cherry tomatoes
,chopped into quarters - small bunch of parsley ,finely chopped
- chopped lemon wedges
Instructions
- Add the lamb, panko breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, mint, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Mix to combine.500 g (1.1 lbs) lamb mince, 3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 small onion , 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp dried mint, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Divide the mixture into eight and mould each portion on wooden or metal skewers to form eight koftas. If using wooden skewers, soak them first so they don't burn.
- Brush the koftas with the oil and heat a griddle pan (grill pan) over a medium–high heat. Alternatively, preheat the grill (broiler) to high and place a wire rack in the grill tray. Cook the koftas for 6–7 minutes, turning a few times during cooking, until well browned and cooked through.1 tbsp oil
- While the koftas are cooking, make the whipped feta. Place the feta, cream cheese, garlic, oil, lemon juice and water into the bowl of a small food processor and blend together until smooth. If you would like a thinner consistency, add more oil or a splash of water. Transfer the whipped feta to a serving dish.200 g (7 oz) feta, 100 g (3 1/2 oz) cream cheese, 1 small garlic clove, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp cold water
- When the lamb koftas are cooked, remove from the heat and allow to rest for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve the lamb koftas on warmed flatbreads, topped with the whipped feta, chilli flakes, red onion, tomatoes, parsley and lemon wedges.4 Greek-style flatbreads, 1 tsp chilli flakes (red pepper flakes), 1 small red onion, cherry tomatoes, small bunch of parsley, chopped lemon wedges
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Notes
Wooden skewers
If you're using wooden skewers for these koftas then ensure you soak the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to ensure they don't burn during cooking.Turn into meatballs
You can shape these into meatballs if you prefer and can either cook them on the skewers or in a large frying pan on the hob (stovetop).Other cooking methods
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- To cook them under the grill you want to preheat the grill to high and cook for 5-7 minutes turning 2-3 times, until cooked through. Due to the fat content of the lamb, it can be quite splattery while cooking.
- Cook on the BBQ on oiled grates over a medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes turning 2-3 times, until cooked through.
- Bake in the oven at 200C/400F (fan) for about 16-20 minutes, turning halfway through until cooked.
- Turn into meatballs and cook on the hob (stovetop) in an oiled pan over a medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes turning 2-3 times, until cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 211mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g
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