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kofta recipe

Lamb Kofta with Mint and Yogurt Tahini Sauce

Tender lamb patties loaded with herbs and spices, served with a creamy yogurt tahini sauce.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 patties

Ingredients

For the koftas:

  • 500 g minced lamb 1.1 lbs
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Small handful fresh parsley about ½ cup
  • A few mint leaves about 1/3 cup
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
  • Tallow or olive oil, or ghee for frying

For the yogurt tahini sauce:

  • 250 g Greek yogurt 1 cup
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon about 1 tbsp
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Chopped parsley to taste

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion, garlic, parsley, and mint, or pulse in a food processor.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the lamb, chopped aromatics, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices. Combine with your hands until well mixed.
  3. Form the mixture into small patties, flattening slightly. You should get around 12–14.
  4. Heat oil or tallow in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the koftas in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
  5. Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

  6. Serve koftas warm with the yogurt tahini sauce.

Recipe Notes

  • These koftas are great with pita, chopped salad, or rice.

  • The sauce also works well as a salad dressing or dip.

Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

  • Calories: 420

  • Protein: 25g

  • Carbohydrates: 6g

  • Fat: 33g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Sugar: 2g