Grassfed Lamb Koftas with Yogurt Sauce
What you Need:
Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain greekĀ yogurt
- 1 TBĀ extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlicĀ cloveĀ ,Ā minced
- 1Ā TspĀ cumin
- 1 TBĀ lemon juice
- 1 TB cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepperĀ to taste
Koftas
- 12 oz groundĀ lamb
- 1/3 cup onion, grated
- 3 TBĀ plainĀ breadcrumbs,Ā Optional
- 1 largeĀ garlic clove,Ā minced
- 2 TBĀ freshĀ cilantro, chopped
- 8 Skewers
- Spices
- 1 1/2Ā tspĀ cumin
- 1 1/2Ā tsp coriander
- 1 1/2Ā tsp paprika
- 1/2Ā tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp cayenne pepper, Optional if you like spicy
- 3/4Ā tspĀ salt
- 1/4Ā black pepper
How to Make it:
1. Make the yogurt sauce first. Mix all ingredients together and puit it in the refrigerator for the flavors to set.
2. Add all the Kofta ingredients in a bowl and mix together.
3. Divide the meat into 8 portions. Shape the meat onto the skewers.Ā
4. Cook it with either method below. These cook fast, so pay close attention! USDA recommends to cook ground lamb to 160 Ā°F. But I usually pull it off a bit early andĀ let it rest.Ā
How to Cook it:
Stovetop: Preheat oil in a pan. Cook in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 8 minutes total. Turn regularly to brown all sides.
Grill: Watch closely so you don't overcook! Set grill to medium high. Rotate on grill 6-7 minutes.
Enjoy!