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Spiced Lamb Koftas

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Spiced Lamb Koftas

SERVES 4                PREP 10 MINS               COOK 20 MINS

INGREDIENTS

  • 500g mince lamb

  • 1 cup of continental parsley

  • 1 Spanish red onion, finely chopped

  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted & crushed

  • 1/2 tablespoon fennel seeds, toasted & crushed

  • 1 tablespoon turmeric powder

  • 1 tablespoon paprika powder

  • Black pepper and salt to season

  • Coriander leaves for garnish

  • Vegetable oil to fry

CUCUMBER & CORIANDER YOGURT

  • ½ cup of Lebanese cucumber, diced

  • 1 ½ cups of Greek yogurt

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • ½ tsp paprika powder

  • Coriander leaves, to garnish
     

METHOD 

1. . Mix the mince with parsley, onion, cumin, fennel, turmeric and paprika powder. Season with salt and pepper. Mix and combined well. 

2. Roll into 12 oval shape, cover and chill. 

3. Meanwhile, heat the 3 tbsp oil in a large frying pan. When hot, cook the koftas, turning occasionally, for 6-7 minutes, until brown evenly and cooked through. Remove to kitchen paper.

4. To prepare the cucumber & coriander yogurt, combine diced cucumber, Greek yogurt, lemon juice & chopped coriander.  Season with salt & pepper. Finish with paprika powder and garnish with coriander leaves.

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