Ingredient: Ground Coriander

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.

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 …

These African lamb koftas are served with a cooling garlic yoghurt dip that balances spice and richness. Smoky skewers meet creamy sauce for harmony, making them versatile enough to serve with crisp salads, smoky aubergine, …

Harissa transforms African lamb koftas with bold, smoky heat. Grilled until caramelised and sticky, they balance spice with roasted pepper sweetness. These fiery skewers are deeply satisfying, especially when paired with couscous, warm pita bread, …

These African lamb koftas are fragrant with mint and coriander, which cut through the richness of lamb and bring balance. Grilled until smoky and juicy, they pair beautifully with fresh salad and a cooling yoghurt …

Juicy grilled lamb koftas paired with sharp sumac onions bring smoky depth and citrus bite. Perfect for summer barbecues, this Middle Eastern recipe balances richness with freshness in every mouthful.