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Easy Lamb Kofta

Lamb Koftas - Spicy & Easy

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 312kcal
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Lovely Lamb Kofta Kebabs, bursting with herbs and spices, perfect for the BBQ

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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 !

Notes

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

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Lamb Koftas - Spicy & Easy
Amount per Serving
Calories
312
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
92
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
151
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
 
189
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
67
mg
7
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.