LAMB KOFTa With YOGURT SAUCE

These tasty little Middle East Lamb Kofta meatballs are certainly a delicious change. With fresh ingredients such as mint and parsley, this is a great recipe to enjoy all year round! VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjlIkBZpqP0

• Ready In: 16 mins
• Yields: 12 koftas

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground lamb
• 1⁄2 cup  white onion, finely chopped
• 2  large garlic cloves, pressed
• 1  tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2  teaspoons cumin
• 1  teaspoon mild paprika
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon sea salt
• 2  tablespoons  oil (or more)

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients. Roll lamb mixture to the size of a golf ball then flatten them down to about ½-inch thick. Place patties on a baking sheet greased with oil. Brush oil on patties, loosely cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Heat a griddle pan on medium-high heat and when hot, cook koftas for 3 minutes per side.
3. To make yogurt sauce:
4. 1/2 cup plain yogurt - 1 tablespoons tahini - 1/2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice - 1 teaspoons mint leaves, finely chopped - freshly ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoons cumin.
5. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients, stir, taste & adjust. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, about 30 minutes.
6. This can be served with flatbread and yogurt sauce or on sliders with yogurt sauce and muhammara.