The best lamb koftas

The best lamb koftas

By Hannah Pattani
15’ Prep time
10’ Cook time
25’ Total time
285 Calories
6 Serving

Summary

Generously spiced minced meat, moulded around skewers and grilled until caramelised but still juicy in the centre. martha collison's koftas couldn’t be easier to make and will add a smack of flavour to your barbecue platter.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Coarsely grate (or finely chop) the onion and garlic cloves. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lamb mince, onion and garlic, rose harissa, apricots, mint, coriander, the spices and salt. Using your hands, mix everything together well, ensuring the spices and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
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Step 2

Take a soaked 25cm bamboo skewer (see tip). With slightly dampened hands, take one-sixth of the lamb mixture and press it around the skewer, into a cylindrical shape about 15cm long. Press firmly onto the skewer so it holds together and is an even thickness all the way down. Repeat with the remaining skewers, ensuring each is evenly shaped.
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Step 3

Preheat the grill or barbecue to medium-high. Put the skewers under the grill or on the barbecue and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until gently charred and throughly cooked with no pink meat and juices that remain clear.
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Step 4

While the koftas cook, prepare the dip. In a food processor or blender, combine the feta, Greek yogurt, garlic and 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Blitz briefly until smooth and creamy – don’t overblitz or the mixture will become too runny. Season to taste, then spoon into a dish and top with a drizzle more oil.
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Step 5

Once the koftas are cooked, remove from the skewers and arrange on a platter. Serve with the whipped feta dip, a smear of harissa and the flatbreads, garnished with a few extra mint or coriander sprigs and a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds.

Ingredient

  • Onion
    Onion
    0.5
  • Ground cumin
    Ground cumin
    1.5 tsp
  • Feta
    Feta
    100 grams
  • Garlic
    Garlic
    2
  • No.1 natural strained greek yogurt
    No.1 natural strained greek yogurt
    75 grams
  • Essential 20% fat british lamb mince
    Essential 20% fat british lamb mince
    500 grams
  • Cooks’ ingredients ruby rose harissa paste
    Cooks’ ingredients ruby rose harissa paste
    1 tsp
  • Mint
    Mint
    25 grams
  • Dried apricots
    Dried apricots
    4
  • Ground coriander
    Ground coriander
    1 tsp
  • Ground cinnamon
    Ground cinnamon
    0.5 grams
  • Ground allspice
    Ground allspice
    0.25 grams
  • Fine sea salt
    Fine sea salt
    1 tsp
  • Extra virgin olive oil
    Extra virgin olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • Coriander
    Coriander
    25 grams

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