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Spiced Lamb Kofta with Yogurt Sauce

Aromatic ground lamb skewers seasoned with coriander and cinnamon, grilled until charred, served with cooling yogurt sauce and fresh herbs. Ready in 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
28g
Spiced Lamb Kofta with Yogurt Sauce
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix ground lamb, crushed coriander, ground cinnamon, minced onion, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.

  2. Step 2

    Divide mixture into 8 portions and mold onto skewers, pressing gently to compact.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high until smoking, about 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Grill kofta 2–3 minutes per side without moving until charred and cooked through.

  5. Step 5

    Stir yogurt with half the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Top kofta with herbs and serve with yogurt sauce.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • 8 metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers 20 min)
  • grill or grill pan
  • kitchen tongs

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