Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki Sauce and Pita Bread

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Ground lamb
• 0.5 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 0.25 cup Fresh mint
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 4 pieces Pita bread

Instructions

1. 1Grate the 0.5 medium onion and mince the 3 cloves of garlic. In a large bowl, combine the 1.5 lbs ground lamb, the grated 0.5 medium onion, the minced 3 cloves garlic, the 0.25 cup fresh mint (chopped), the 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped), the 1 teaspoon ground cumin, the 1 teaspoon ground coriander, the 0.75 teaspoon salt, and the 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Use your hands to mix all ingredients together until they are thoroughly combined.
2. 2Divide the lamb mixture into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into an oblong, log-like form, approximately 4 to 5 inches (10-13 cm) long and 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
3. 3Preheat your grill to a medium-high heat, which is between 400-450°F (200-230°C).
4. 4Carefully place the 4 lamb kofta on the preheated grill. Cook them for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until they are well browned on the outside and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a kofta registers an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
5. 5While the kofta are grilling, prepare the tzatziki sauce. Grate the 0.5 medium cucumber and place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels. Squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible from the cucumber.
6. 6In a medium bowl, combine the 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, the squeezed grated 0.5 medium cucumber, the 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the sauce is smooth.
7. 7During the last minute of cooking the kofta, place the 4 pieces of pita bread directly on the grill to warm them until they are soft and pliable.
8. 8Serve the grilled lamb kofta immediately with the prepared tzatziki sauce and the warm pita bread.

Related Guides