Spicy lamb koftas with harissa yoghurt

Spicy lamb koftas paired with harissa yoghurt deliver fiery heat balanced by creamy coolness. This Middle Eastern recipe highlights smoky spices, fresh herbs, and bold flavours that elevate classic koftas.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Keyword bbq lamb, grilled lamb, kofta, spicy

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Minimum marinating time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 460

Author Spooning & Forking

Ingredients

For the koftas

500 g Lamb mince
1 small onion
3 cloves Garlic minced
1 tbsp Ground cumin
1 tbsp Ground coriander
1 tsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Chilli powder adjust to taste
½ tsp Ground cinnamon
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
1 tsp Sea salt
½ tsp Black pepper

For the harissa yoghurt

200 g Greek Yoghurt
1½ tbsp Harissa paste
½ Lemon juiced
1 pinch Salt

Instructions

Mix lamb mince with grated onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, chilli powder, cinnamon, parsley, salt and pepper. Shape into oblong koftas on skewers and chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Preheat a grill, barbecue or pan until hot. Cook koftas for 3–4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
For the sauce, stir harissa paste into yoghurt along with lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust depending on how fiery you’d like it. Drizzle over the hot koftas or serve on the side for dipping.

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