Looking for a delicious lamb koftas recipe? You are in the right place! Burgers can be a dime a dozen, every cookout has them.
Why not try something different and wow your guests? Koftas are Middle Eastern meat patty. They are usually grilled on a skewer and shaped like a small sausage.
Lamb is known for its excellent marbling, which means your koftas are extra juicy and full of flavor. They are also packed with herbs and species.
When they’re cooked, you place a kofta on the pita bread, top it with the tangy yogurt, and you’re ready to feast!
What You’ll Need for Lamb Koftas
- Lamb. Use ground lamb
- Onion. white or brown onion
- Herbs and Spice; cinnamon, cumin. Cayenne pepper, ground coriander, chilli flakes salt, pepper
- Garlic.
- Fresh Parsely: you can use dried
- Fresh Mint: you can use dried
- Pita bread or wraps to serve
Tangy Dipping Sauce
- Natural yoghurt
- Lemon juice and zest
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Cucumber
Step 1: Make Your Kofta Mix
Combine all the ingredients for the koftas in a bowl and let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2: Divide Your Mix and Skewers Your Koftas (Optional)
Divide your mix into 12 small logs, 1 inch by 5 inches. You don’t have to put your koftas on skewers ( we don’t in this version). However, if you’re serving them as a stand-up snack, it can be handy to have them on skewers.
Note: If you use wooden skewers, ensure you soak them first so they don’t burn.
Step 3: Make Your Tangy Dipping Sauce
Combine all ingredients for tangy yogurt and put in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Step 4: Grill Your Lamb Koftas
Using a grill or hibachi, cook on high for 6 – 8 minutes, turning them often. Ensure your BBQ isn’t too hot or you may burn them
Step 5: Serve Your Koftas With Pita
Once the koftas are cooked, remove them from the grill. Serve straight away with fresh pitas and top with the tangy yogurt sauce.
What to Serve With Your Koftas?
Smoked and Grilled Mac and Cheese
Smashed Chic Peas and Feta Salad
Smoked Carrots With Brown Butter
Heritage Tomato Salad With Blue Cheese
Serve in bao buns, see how we did it in our pulled beef in bao buns.
See more ideas on what to serve with lamb koftas here.
BBQ Lamb Koftas With Tangy Yoghurt Dip
Equipment
- Grill
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 lbs. ground lamb
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 3 tsp. coriander
- 3 tsp. cumin
- 1 tbp chili flakes
- 1 bunch mint
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. oregano dried
- 1 bunch fresh parsely
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- .salt to taste
- cracked black pepper
Tangy Yoghurt
- .25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 cups Natural yogurt
- 2 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- Salt and pepper
- .5 cup Cucumber diced
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the koftas in a bowl and let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes
- Divide your mix into 12 small logs, 1inch by 5 inches. You don’t have to put your koftas on skewers ( we don’t in this version). However, if your serving them as a stand-up snack, it can be handy to have them on skewers.
- Combine all ingredients for tangy yogurt and put in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Using a grill or hibachi, cook for 6 – 8 minutes on high, turning them often. Ensure your BBQ isn’t to hot or you may burn them
Notes
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Charlie
Author: Charlie Reeves
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