Lamb Koftas

Name: Lamb Koftas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb / 500 g lamb mince (ground lamb) 1/2 onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp coriander; 2 tsp paprika; 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 black pepper

by Lisa Kotler

4 servings

35 min

This recipe is so easy and has become a staple in our family. I make it at least once a month on rotation. Sometimes I grill, pan-fry, or broil them. It doesn't matter how I prepare these lamb koftas, they are always moist and delicious. I think it is the seasoning that makes this recipe so delicious. Especially the cinnamon which just pops the flavour. Having fresh herbs on hand also elevates the flavour. I keep ground lamb in my freezer all the time so I can easily whip up this dish for a quick weeknight meal. Serve it with toasted seasoned pita chips, pickled onions, and either store-bought or homemade tzatziki.

Lamb Koftas

You can do it! Saved to your recipes

Recipe details

Yield 4 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 20 Minutes Total time: 35 min

Show Nutrition Info

Per serving

% Daily value

Ingredients

Lamb Koftas

1 lb / 500 g lamb mince (ground lamb) 1/2 onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

KOFTA SPICES

2 tsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
2 tsp paprika
1.5 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 black pepper

Instructions

Lamb Koftas

Add Kofta ingredients and mix well with your hands.
With damp hands, divide the meat into 8 equal pieces and push and shape the meat onto 8 rectangular pieces.
Cooking options:
Stove: Preheat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook in batches for 5 minutes in total, turning to brown evenly all over.
BBQ: BBQ on medium-high for about 6 minutes, rotating to brown all over.
Broiler/oven grill: preheat and cook koftas 30cm/10" from heat source for 12 minutes, rotating as needed until lightly browned (you won't get as good a browning as stove/BBQ).
Serve with toasted seasoned pita, tzatziki and pickled onions

Spice Mix

Mix all ingredients into a bowl
Add to the lamb in a mixing bowl

Lamb Koftas

Lamb Koftas

Recipe details

Ingredients

Lamb Koftas

KOFTA SPICES

Instructions

Lamb Koftas

Spice Mix

Comments

Share your thoughts, or ask a question!

Popular Recipe Book

10 Best Summer Grilled Chicken Recipes

More

Lamb Koftas

Lamb Koftas

Recipe details

Ingredients

Lamb Koftas

KOFTA SPICES

Instructions

Lamb Koftas

Spice Mix

Popular Recipe Book

More Recipes