Lamb Koftas
By Cook Express
Published on 14 January 2022
Easy-peasy inspiration for after-work meals and simple entertaining.Time and servings
30 minsTotal time
4Servings
15 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 red onion, peeled and quartered
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
- 1 fresh medium-hot red chilli, deseeded and chopped
- 1 tsp of fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp of fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 1 tsp of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tsp of paprika
- 1 lemon, grated zest
- 700 g of lamb mince
Method
Step 1
Put the onion, garlic, chilli, parsley, coriander, mint, paprika, and lemon zest in a blender or food processor. Season with salt and black pepper, and whiz to a paste. Add the lamb mince, and whiz again until a coarse paste forms. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and chill for 1 hour until firm.Step 2
Shape the mixture into 12 sausages, and carefully push each long sausage of meat onto a stainless-steel or pre-soaked wooden skewer to form the koftas. Return to the refrigerator until firm.Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the barbecue or charcoal grill until hot. Lay the skewers on the hot barbecue, and grill over a medium heat for 15 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and cooked through. Serve hot with a crunchy salad and hummus.