Lamb Kofta with Lemon Yogurt
Juicy, herb-flecked lamb kofta pair with a cool lemon yogurt dip and soft gluten-free flatbreads for scooping.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Pregnancy and 6 more diets
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Ingredients
- 350 g ground lamb
- ½ yellow onion, finely grated
- 15 g fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 100 g plain lactose-free yogurt
- ½ lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 gluten-free rice-flour flatbreads
Method
- Mix lamb with onion, parsley, garlic, cumin and coriander.
- Shape the mixture around skewers into long, even kofta.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook kofta, turning, until browned and cooked through.12 min timer
- Stir yogurt with lemon zest and juice for dipping.
- Set aside the kids' share; serve kofta with flatbreads and dip.Kids’ plate comes out here
Kids’ plate: Lamb kofta kebabs
On the plate: Plain lamb kofta with soft gluten-free flatbread and lemon yogurt for dipping.
Make it a game: Make a little flatbread tent for a kofta, then choose a dip for each bite. Take your time building the plate.
Set it aside at step 6, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Gluten-free flatbreads accompany the lamb, and the yogurt dip has no grain-based additions.
- Kid (4–12): Mild lamb kofta, soft flatbread and a cool yogurt dip are easy to pick up and enjoy.
Celiac check: watch for hidden gluten in soy sauce, stock, malt vinegar and seasoning blends, and oats that aren’t certified. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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