Lamb Kofta

If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, lamb koftas are a great choice. I serve these with a yogurt sauce, tomato cucumber salad, pita, babaganoush and roasted veggies for a complete meal. For an even easier option, stuff your pita with yogurt sauce, hummus, or your favorite spread, add the koftas and top with tomato cucumber salads or just sliced tomatoes.

Adapted from Recipe Tin Eats
 
For the kofta:
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 onion, grated
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sumac (optional)
1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
 
For the yogurt sauce:
1 cup plain yogurt
1 garlic clovers
1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

To make the koftas, mix all of the ingredients thoroughly (I do this by hand).  Form in to small patties, about 1.5” in diameter.

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Spray with oil and cook the koftas to your desired level of doneness. Try only flipping them once to get a nice char on the outside. I cooked mine about 3-4 minutes per side.
 
While the koftas cook, mix all of the yogurt sauce ingredients together.
 
When the koftas are done, serve with your side dishes and enjoy.

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