Drinks
Pan-Seared Lamb Koftas with Tzatziki Sauce and Grilled Pita Bread
⏱ 40 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and grated
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 4-6 pita breads
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the lamb, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands until just combined.
- Divide the mixture into 8-10 portions and shape each portion into a kofta.
- Thread the koftas onto skewers, if using.
- Brush the grill or grill pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the koftas for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining the grated cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and dill weed in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the pita breads by wrapping them in foil and heating them in the oven for 5-7 minutes, or until soft and pliable.
