How to make authentic Lamb Kofta kebabs
Lamb kofta kebabs are so moorish and delicious. Full of fragrant spices, fresh herbs and a secret ingredient; pistachios for added flavour and crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, they are a great speedy dinner to enjoy any night of the week.
Get ready for your kitchen to smell amazing!
When your after something a little bit different and a little bit exotic, lamb koftas are really easy to put together and don’t take long to cook. Plus they can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge, making weeknight dinners even easier.
Perfectly paired with warm flat bread wraps, hummus, and tabouli your all set for a Middle Easter feast!
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I love Middle Eastern cuisine for It’s wonderful spices and bold flavours.
It’s all about sharing and koftas are no different. Traditionally cooked on a grill over charcoal and then placed in the middle of the table with lots of different sides and everyone makes their own plates.
It’s not only a delicious, no fuss meal but It’s also a great conversation starter too. Perfect for when you are entertaining family and friends.
You can also make these a tad smaller and serve them as appetisers.
What are kofta kebabs
Kofta (or kefta) are a Middle Eastern dish made with minced lamb, spices and fresh herbs. Traditionally the kofta’s are shaped around a skewer and then placed on a hot grill.
When I am making these at home for the family I find without a skewer is easier and we cook them in a pan. They come out equally delicious but if It’s that smokey flavour your after then they come up great cooked on a webber
What your gonna need
- Lamb mince; if lamb is hard to find then you can use beef mince
- Garlic
- Pistachios
- Parsley
- Mint
- Thyme
- Ground cumin
- Ground coriander
- Paprika
- Sumac; gives a wonderful zesty flavour
- Ground cinnamon
- Salt & Pepper
- Olive oil for frying
Sauces for your koftas
Because sauce makes everything taste even better I love to serve my koftas with a garlic yoghurt sauce and I find tzatziki goes perfectly! You can grab the recipe right here.
Another perfect match is hummus, you can use store bought but once you have discovered how quick and easy it is to whip up a batch yourself you will be hooked, check out my hummus recipe here.
What to serve with lamb kofta
Lamb koftas are delicious served on their own even with a simple and fresh Greek salad. However to make a real hearty meal and an amazing DIY spread for your family or guests here is what I love to serve with my koftas:
- Warm homemade flat bread
- Tabouli salad
- Hummus
- Tzatzkik
- Rice or pilaf
How to make lamb kofta
Start by prepping all your ingredients; roughly chopping your pistachios and finely chopping your fresh herbs.
Place all the ingredients in a large bowl and using your hands give it a really good mix. Ensure you have seasoned generously with salt and pepper.
Using damp hands, divide your meat into small rounded logs. The mixture will make approx. 12 kofta’s.
Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the koftas until golden.
Serve with flatbread, tabouli, hummus and tzatziki.
There you have my delicious lamb kofta kebabs. I really hope you enjoy these moorish koftas and taste for yourself how delicious every single bite is!
Enjoy
MFM XX
Tools to make the job easier
Measuring spoons (perfect for measuring out spices)
Scanpan stainless steel pan with glass lid
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Authentic lamb kofta kebabs
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb mince
- 1 large garlic clove crushed
- ¼ cup pistachios roughly chopped
- ¼ cup parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup mint finely chopped
- 1 tbs fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp sumac
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbs olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large bowl along with a good pinch of salt and pepper and mix with your hands until well combined.
- Using damp hands, divide the mixture into 12 equal kofta's. You can either mold them around BBQ skewers or leave as is.
- Heat the oil in a frypan over medium-high heat.Cook the kofta's in batches if needed for 8-10 minutes or until golden all over and cooked through.
Notes
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I love it when someone puts a recipe with in-progress images. Loved the recipe. Will definitely try making them.
Thank-you so much 🙂
This looks so delicious! I’ve always loved lamb kofta but I’ve never made them myself!
It’s a must try!!
This looks so delicious! I love lamb. Will have to try this!
Thanks Samantha, Enjoy!
Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe. My family loved it. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends. Hope the will like it.
Thank you so much!! I am so happy you enjoyed it 🙂