Appetizers
Spiced Lamb Koftas with Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
⏱ 60 minutes
🍽 8 people
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Preparation Steps
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: In a large bowl, combine lamb, garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well.
- Step 3: Add breadcrumbs to the lamb mixture and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Step 4: Divide the mixture into 8-10 portions and shape each portion into a kofta.
- Step 5: Place the koftas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Step 6: In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, cucumber, mint, and lemon juice to make the sauce.
- Step 7: To serve, place a kofta on each plate, dollop some yogurt sauce on top, and garnish with additional mint if desired.
- Step 8: Serve immediately and enjoy!
