Spicy Lamb Koftas with Greek Yogurt Dip

Main Ingredient:

Lamb

Ingredients:

• 500 grams of lean ground lamb.
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped.
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced.
• 1 tablespoon of ground cumin.
• 2 teaspoons of ground coriander.
• 1 teaspoon of red chili flakes.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint.
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil.

For the Greek Yogurt Dip:

• 200 grams of Greek yogurt.
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
• 1 small cucumber, deseeded and grated.
• 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill.
• Salt to taste.

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground lamb, red onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and mint.
2. Form the mixture into 12 koftas and insert a skewer into each.
3. Heat the oil in a grill pan over medium heat and grill the koftas for 3-4 minutes on each side or until they are cooked to your desired doneness.
4. To make the dip, mix together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, cucumber, dill, and salt in a small bowl.
5. Serve the spicy lamb koftas with the Greek yogurt dip on the side.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 450 calories
• Protein: 39 grams
• Fat: 28 grams
• Carbs: 12 grams

Plating:

The Spicy Lamb Koftas should be plated on a rectangular or oval platter, positioned in a diagonal line. Drizzle some of the Greek yogurt dip on top of the koftas and garnish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh mint and dill. The rest of the dip should be served in a small dipping bowl on the side. Adjacent to the dipping bowl, arrange some cucumber and lemon slices. The overall look should be colorful and inviting with the beautifully grilled koftas stealing the show.