Lamb Kofta Bites with Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Lamb
• 0.5 cup Red Onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Mint (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Coriander
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup Greek Yogurt
• 0.5 cup Cucumber (grated and drained)
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the 1 lb ground lamb, 0.5 cup finely chopped red onion, 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley, 0.25 cup chopped fresh mint, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon cumin, 0.5 teaspoon coriander, 0.75 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper.
2. 2Mix these ingredients together with your hands or a spoon until everything is evenly distributed throughout the ground lamb.
3. 3Shape the lamb mixture into small, oblong-shaped kofta bites, about 1 to 1.5 inches long.
4. 4Preheat your grill to medium heat, which is approximately 350-400°F (175-200°C).
5. 5Place the kofta bites on the preheated grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes per side. The kofta are done when they are browned on the outside and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
6. 6While the kofta are grilling, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup Greek yogurt, 0.5 cup grated and drained cucumber, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Mix these ingredients together until well combined.
7. 7Taste the tzatziki sauce and add a pinch of salt if desired. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the tzatziki sauce until the kofta bites are ready to serve.
8. 8Serve the grilled lamb kofta bites immediately with the chilled tzatziki sauce.

Related Guides