Lamb Koftas with Herby Yoghurt

Name: Lamb Koftas with Herby Yoghurt
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 800 g lamb mince; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves of garlic, crushed; 2 tbsp breadcrumbs; 1 egg, whisked; 2 tsp harissa paste; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp salt; ½ lemon, zested and juiced; 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt; 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander; 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Preparation info

Makes
24
koftas on 8 skewers

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
30 min

Appears in

Anna's Family Kitchen

By Anna Stanford

Published 2022

About

These can be served as part of a barbecue spread or cooked in the oven and served with couscous and salad. They also make a great lunch stuffed into warmed pittas with salad and the herby yoghurt. Once prepped, they freeze well too – another reason to make extras!

Ingredients

800 g lamb mince
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of

Lunch

Method

Combine the lamb mince with the onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, harissa, coriander, salt and lemon zest in a large bowl until well mixed.

Using your hands, divide the mixture into 24 balls approximately 6cm in diameter. Thread 3 balls onto each skewer, then shape them into ovals. Refridgerate for at least 10 minutes to firm.

Cook them on a hot griddle or barbecue for 10-12 minu