Lamb Kofta with Yogurt and Lemon
Juicy Middle Eastern lamb kofta is browned in a skillet and served with cool yogurt and bright lemon.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, PCOS and 11 more diets
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Ingredients
- 300 g ground lamb
- ½ small onion, finely grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp olive oil, for the pan
- ½ lemon, cut into wedges
- 80 g plain whole-milk yogurt
Method
- Mix lamb with grated onion, parsley, garlic and spices.
- Shape mixture into short, even logs around sturdy skewers.
- Heat an oiled skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook kofta, turning often, until browned and firm throughout.12 min timer
- Set aside the kids' share; finish cooking it in the skillet.3 min timerKids’ plate comes out here
- Serve with yogurt and lemon wedges for squeezing at the table.
Kids’ plate: Lamb kofta sticks
On the plate: A small portion of cooked lamb kofta with plain yogurt for dipping and lemon left off.
Make it a game: Dip a kofta piece in the yogurt, or make a little yogurt trail beside it.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: Lamb, fresh herbs and plain yogurt keep this kofta free of gluten-containing grains.
- Toddler (1–3): Tender lamb cut into short, thin pieces is served with plain yogurt for dipping.
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