Description
Grilled lamb kofta is a flavorful and aromatic dish made from ground lamb mixed with spices and herbs. These skewered meat patties are grilled to perfection, offering a juicy and tender bite every time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g ground lamb
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Divide the mixture into equal portions and shape them into elongated patties around skewers.
- Brush the patties lightly with olive oil.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the kofta for 4-5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.
- For extra juiciness, add 1 tbsp of yogurt to the lamb mixture.
- Serve with flatbread, hummus, or a yogurt-based sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg