Hearty Minted Lamb Kofte Recipe

I realised the other day that this would probably be my last autumn recipe for a good eight months, and I wanted to end my favourite season with a dish that sums it up perfectly! This Hearty Minted Lamb Kofte Recipe is easily one of my top five simple autumn meals, and what makes it so great is that it looks more complicated than it actually is!

I’m writing this post with what looks like nicotine-stained fingernails, even though I don’t smoke, so please take note of the following: turmeric stains, badly! So if you’ve just had a manicure or have a job interview or date lined up, wear latex gloves when making your minted lamb kofte!

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Hearty Minted Lamb Kofte Recipe

Gretel Shaw

This hearty minted lamb kofte recipe is easily one of my top five simple autumn meals, and what makes it so great is that it looks more complicated than it actually is!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Turkish

Servings 4

Calories 363 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 500 grams ground lamb (minced lamb)
• 3 stalks spring onions - white part only, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic - finely chopped
• 1 handful mint - finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds - ground
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Crumble the lamb mince into a large mixing bowl and add the rest of the kofte ingredients. Mix using your hands until all of the herbs and spices are evenly distributed.
• Divide the mince into roughly 8 equal portions, roll each portion into a ball, and then squash slightly until you have 8 oblong-shaped kofte. Thread two onto each skewer and place them on a plate in the fridge until it’s time to cook them.
• When it’s time to cook the kofte, place them under a preheated grill on a high heat for about 8 to 10 minutes on each side. Use a pastry brush dipped in a little olive oil to coat the kofte and give them a nice golden colour.

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Nutrition

Calories: 363kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 21gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 1240mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

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