Ingredient: Garlic

Saffron rice with Spanish herbs is golden, fragrant, and subtly floral. With parsley, rosemary, and smoked paprika, this elegant side balances saucy meatball dishes beautifully. Simple to prepare, naturally gluten-free, and always eye-catching, it’s a …

Warm Spanish chickpea salad with paprika is rustic and hearty. Chickpeas are sautéed with garlic, red pepper, paprika, and cumin, then finished with vinegar and parsley. Earthy yet fresh, it’s an easy side dish that …

Garlic bread with olive oil and parsley is rustic and vibrant. Instead of butter, it uses fruity olive oil, raw garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for soaking up meatball sauces, this quick side is a …

A North African sauce made with chillies, roasted peppers, garlic, and spices, harissa adds smoky fire and depth to lamb koftas. Use it as a dip, glaze, or marinade to transform your skewers.

Aubergine grilled until smoky and silky, then drizzled with garlic oil and lemon juice. This earthy, flavourful side balances lamb koftas with freshness and depth, perfect alongside smoky skewers or bright tomato relish.

Rice simmered with cumin, cinnamon, and bay leaves, then finished with fresh herbs. Fragrant and hearty, this side dish complements lamb koftas perfectly, echoing their spices while adding freshness and balance to the plate.

Juicy lamb koftas are topped with tangy, jammy tomato and onion relish. This refreshing topping balances richness with acidity, making the skewers lighter and brighter. Perfect for summer when tomatoes are at their best, and …

These lamb koftas are brushed with apricot jam and lemon, then grilled until golden and sticky. Inspired by Moroccan tagines where fruit balances savoury spice, they bring sweet and savoury together. Best served with couscous …

These baked lamb koftas are cooked in one tray with chickpeas, peppers, and onions. As the koftas roast, juices drip down and flavour everything beneath, creating a hearty and comforting dish. Easy enough for weeknights …

Cooking over fire gives these African lamb koftas deep smoky flavour. Wrapped in flatbreads brushed with za’atar and served with yoghurt and relish, they’re rustic, simple, and always satisfying. Perfect for outdoor cooking or whenever …