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Lamb Kofta Kebab

Cultural Context

Lamb Kofta Kebab has roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, traditionally made with spiced ground meat shaped onto skewers and grilled. These flavorful kebabs are often served in pita bread with fresh vegetables and sauces, embodying the region's love for communal meals and outdoor cooking. Today, they are enjoyed worldwide, with variations reflecting local spices and cooking methods.

Middle EasternMEmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb ground lamb
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 pieces pita bread
1 cup yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
1 medium tomato, diced
1 medium cucumber, diced

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground beef is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and healthier, while sour cream is often cheaper.

1

Combine ground lamb, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl.

2

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

3

Form the mixture into elongated shapes around skewers, about 1-2 inches thick.

4

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

5

Brush the kofta kebabs lightly with olive oil to prevent sticking.

6

Place the kebabs on the grill and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

7

Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.

8

Warm pita bread on the grill for about 1 minute per side until soft.

9

Prepare a yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt with lemon juice, salt, and chopped cucumber.

10

Serve the kofta kebabs on pita bread, topped with the yogurt sauce, diced tomatoes, and cucumbers.

Cooking Techniques

mixinggrilling

Equipment Needed

grillmixing bowlskewersgrill pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Kofta KebabKofta

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