Lamb Kofta Kebabs | Aaron Craze

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with more protein.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita provides more fiber.

Introduce the dish: lamb kofta wraps.

Mention the importance of using minced lamb with some fat for flavor.

Add dried chili, ground coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to the lamb.

Minced garlic is prepared and added to the mixture.

Chop dried apricots finely and mix them into the lamb.

Chop thyme finely and add it to the mixture.

Add lemon juice for acidity and mix well.

Prepare skewers by soaking them in water to prevent burning.

Form kofta from the lamb mixture, using a bit of water or oil on hands to prevent sticking.

Sprinkle cumin and cayenne on the formed koftas.

Heat a dry tortilla wrap for 6 seconds.

Cook the koftas on a grill for 8 to 10 minutes, turning them carefully.

Add honey to the koftas just before removing them from the grill.

Prepare the salad with iceberg lettuce, matchstick chili, and thinly sliced red onion.

Toast pistachios and add them to the salad.

Add lemon juice and pomegranate seeds to the salad mixture.

Assemble the wrap: add salad, kofta, yogurt, and roasted nuts to the tortilla.

Roll the wrap tightly, tucking in the ends.

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