Turkish Lamb Köfte with Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• about 450 g Ground Lamb
• 0.5 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Parsley
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 cup Plain Yogurt
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Mint
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands.
2. 2Form the mixture into small oblong meatballs (köfte).
3. 3Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the köfte and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
4. 4While the köfte are cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine plain yogurt, minced garlic, and chopped mint. Mix well.
5. 5Serve the köfte hot with the yogurt sauce.

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