Middle Eastern · hard
Lamb Kofta
Juicy spiced lamb meatballs with cumin, coriander, and fresh herbs, grilled or pan-seared and served with tzatziki and warm pita.
- 30 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $24.00
- Est. cost
- 440
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Gluten-free
- Halal
Parent noteShape into small meatballs for little hands. The warm spices are not hot. Serve with pita and ketchup if needed.
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Ingredients
- Ground Lamb1 1/4 lbs
- Yellow Onion (grated)1/2 medium
- Garlic Cloves3 cloves
- Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley1/4 cup
- Ground Cumin1 1/2 tsp
- Ground Coriander1 tsp
- Ground Cinnamon1/4 tsp
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
- Pita Bread4
Method
- 01
Combine ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, chopped parsley, and salt in a bowl. Mix until just combined.
- 02
Form mixture into 12 oval-shaped kofta, about 2 inches long. Thread onto skewers or shape into patties.
- 03
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook kofta for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- 04
Serve kofta with warm pita, tzatziki, sliced tomato, red onion, and a squeeze of lemon.
- 440
- Calories
- 30g
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbs
- 30g
- Fat
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