Lamb Kofta with Garlic and Mint Sauce
Lamb is ideal on the barbecue and forming it into Koftas is an ideal way to cook it. You will end up with succulent and tasty kebabs.
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb mince
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tbsp fresh finely chopped mint leaves
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Sauce Ingredients
- 250 ml greek or natural yogurt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- a squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Use your hands and press the mixture together firmly as you go to help it bind.
- Take small pieces about the size of a table tennis ball and with wet hands form into a ball then into an oval shape.
- Thread onto skewers (remember to pre-soak them if you are using wooden or bamboo ones) and place on the heated barbecue.
- Cook for around 10 minutes turning regularly until nicely browned and cooked through.
- To make the sauce, simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until required.
- Serve the koftas warm on a tortilla wrap or in a pitta bread with salad and drizzled with the garlic and mint sauce.
Notes
Koftas can sometimes be quite difficult to keep in one piece on the barbecue. Too much fat can cause them to fall apart and yet mince that is too lean with have little flavour. The secret is to store the mince and/or kebabs in the fridge to keep the meat cold and let them cook as far through as you can before turning them. Oil the grill before use to help stop them sticking.