Quick & Flavorful Lamb Koftas

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Lamb Koftas


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  • Author: sadka
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Deliciously spiced lamb koftas served with a refreshing yogurt sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 skewers
  • Yogurt sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  3. Mix until well combined.
  4. Form the mixture into elongated shapes around the skewers.
  5. Grill the koftas for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
  6. Serve with yogurt sauce on the side.

Notes

For best results, let the mixture rest for 30 minutes in the fridge before forming the koftas.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 koftas
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
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Written by Sadka

Sadka is the founder and editor-in-chief of Al3abFun. Passionate about making delicious food accessible to everyone, Sadka oversees recipe development, nutritional accuracy, and editorial quality across all published content. With a background in food science and digital publishing, Sadka ensures every recipe meets the highest standards of taste, accuracy, and presentation.

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