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Lamb Koftas with Minted Sumac Yoghurt

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 8 wooden skewers

Koftas:

  • 500 grams organic lamb mince
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes or cayenne pepper , optional
  • 1 & 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 4 tbsp fresh mint leaves , finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp fresh parsley leaves , finely chopped

Minted sumac yoghurt:

  • 1/2 cup thick natural yoghurt
  • 1/2 tsp sumac
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves , finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sumac
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions
 

  • Soak the wooden skewers in cold water to prevent them burning while you prepare the koftas.
  • Mix all of the kofta ingredients with your hands in a large bowl until well combined. Shape the koftas onto the skewers.
  • Barbecue or grill the koftas for 10-12 minutes over a medium heat until browned all over.
  • While the koftas are cooking make the minted sumac yoghurt by mixing all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Taste for salt, pepper and sumac.
  • Serve the koftas with a salad and the yoghurt on the side.
Keyword healthy recipe, lamb, lamb koftas, Middle Eastern