Grilled Lamb Koftas
Ingredients
Minted Yogurt Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 clove minced garlic
- to taste salt and pepper
Lamb Koftas
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 3/4 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup coarsely chopped canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped white onion
- 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 2 tsp dried
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/2 tsps kosher salt
- 3/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp course black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Servings: servings
Instructions
Minted Yogurt Sauce
- Stir together all ingredients and chill until ready to use.
Lamb Koftas
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and gently mix with your hands until well combined but not overworked. Cover and chill for up to one day in advance. Shape approximately 2 1/2 ounces of meat mixture into a 3" long log, making 13-15 in total. Thread onto skewers and chill until ready to grill.
- Preheat heat grill to medium and grill lamb skewers for approximately 12 minutes turning to brown all sides. Meat should no longer be pink and the internal temperature should reach a minimum 160℉. Split pitas and fill with 2 koftas. Top with Minted Yogurt Sauce and desired toppings such as lettuce, sprouts, and onions.
Recipe Notes
Recipe makes approximately 35 ounces of mixture and can be made into burger patties as well. Â I used metal skewers, however if using wooden skewers be sure to soak in water according to directions prior to use.
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