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Lamb Koftas with Yogurt Dressing

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Juicy Middle Eastern-style lamb koftas seasoned with aromatic spices and grilled or pan-seared until beautifully browned, served with warm flatbread, crisp vegetables, and a creamy garlic yogurt dressing.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 kofta skewers (4 servings)
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (500 g) ground lamb
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 wooden or metal skewers
  • 8 small flatbreads or 4 large flatbreads, warmed
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the yogurt dressing by mixing yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Grate the onion into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add ground lamb, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped coriander, cumin, coriander powder, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  5. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions.
  6. With slightly damp hands, shape each portion around a skewer into a long sausage-like kofta.
  7. Heat about 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Cook the koftas in batches for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
  9. Alternatively grill over medium-high heat for about 6 minutes, turning frequently.
  10. For oven cooking, broil about 10 inches (25–30 cm) from the heat source for about 12 minutes, turning occasionally.
  11. Serve the koftas in warm flatbread with shredded cabbage, grated carrot, chopped mint, and a generous drizzle of yogurt dressing.

Notes

  • Chilling the shaped koftas for 15–20 minutes before cooking helps them hold their shape.
  • You can replace lamb with ground beef for a milder flavor.
  • Add chopped parsley or mint to the meat mixture for extra freshness.
  • For a low-carb option, skip the flatbread and serve over salad.
  • Koftas can also be shaped into meatballs if skewers are unavailable.

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