How to make Lamb Koftas - Ep. 81

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: tortillas

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while tortillas are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

Grab a large bowl and add roughly 1 kg of ground lamb.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the bowl.

Add a large handful of chopped parsley.

Add a large handful of chopped coriander.

Add 1 teaspoon of ground coriander seeds.

Add 1 tablespoon of cumin powder.

Add 1 teaspoon of paprika.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Divide the mixture into eight equal portions and roll each portion into a large sausage shape.

Skewer each sausage shape with a wooden skewer that has been soaked for about an hour to prevent splinters.

Before cooking, give the koftas a light coating of oil.

Cook the koftas over an open fire or grill, ensuring the grill is really hot.

Cook for roughly 15 minutes or until the juices run clear or are just a pinky color.

Serve the koftas with a couscous salad and Turkish flatbread.

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