Lamb Koftas - Spicy & Easy - Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy

Lamb Koftas - Spicy & Easy

Lovely Lamb Kofta Kebabs, bursting with herbs and spices, perfect for the BBQ

Course Main

Cuisine Middle East

Keyword afternoon tea, BBQ, koftas, lamb, lamb koftas, lamb patties, Middle Eastern

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 312kcal

Koftas
400 g Minced lamb
1/2 teaspoon chopped red Chilli Very Lazy or 1/2 fresh red chilli, chopped finely)
1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Thyme
1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Mint
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper
clove Garlic crushed or a squirt chilled Garlic
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
lemon zest and you will need the juice below
Dressing
50 g Fat free natural Yoghurt
Handful fresh Mint - Chopped
1/2 lemon squeezed
Bag of Salad leaves whatever you like
1/2 Red onion very thinly sliced
Salt & Black pepper
1/2 Cucumber - chopped into small batons
Drizzle of olive oil and squeeze lemon Juice

In a large Bowl add Minced Lamb followed by all the ingredients under Kofta's.
Mix really well with a spoon or just use your (washed) hands.
Split the mix into 4 and form each portion around a skewer, squeeze into a sausage shape then as above photo
Chill for as long as you like
Grill under a very high heat for 12-15 mins, or BBQ over hot coals, turning a few times
While the Kofta's are cooking make the dressing, simply mix the Yoghurt with the chopped mint and juice 1/2 squeezed lemon
Stir and season
Salad - Dress the salad leaves, cucumber batons and onions with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice, toss and season.
When the kofta’s are cooked slide off the skewers with a fork (careful hot!)
Serve with the salad and dressing, yum with new potatoes as well !

*** Nutritional Information is approximate and intended as a guide