Lamb Koftas with Roasted Veg and Garlic Yogurt Sauce

1h
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Combine lamb mince, grated onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, chili flakes, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and shape into 8 koftas.
  2. 2Refrigerate koftas for at least 15–20 minutes.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
  4. 4Spread chopped vegetables (red bell pepper, courgette, red onion, aubergine) on a baking tray. Drizzle with olive oil and season with smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Roast vegetables for 25–30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  6. 6Heat olive oil in a skillet.
  7. 7Cook koftas for 8–10 minutes, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through.
  8. 8Mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  9. 9Plate koftas alongside roasted vegetables in a bed of garlic yogurt sauce. Serve with warm flatbreads or salad leaves.

Ingredients

  • 500 g lamb mince
  • 1 small, finely grated onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or coriander
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large, sliced red bell pepper
  • 1 sliced courgette
  • 1 small, cut into wedges red onion
  • 1 small, cubed aubergine
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 200 g Greek yogurt
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 warm flatbreads or pita
  • 1 fresh salad leaves

Equipment

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