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Authentic Grilled Lamb Kofta Recipe (Ready in 30 Mins)

Grilled Lamb Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground lamb 80% lean recommended
  • 1/2 cup Plain yogurt Greek yogurt preferred for a thicker sauce
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh mint Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Paprika Smoked paprika can also be used
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt Divided use
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper Freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes prior to grilling to prevent burning.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, parsley, half of the mint, 1 minced garlic clove, paprika, cumin, half of the salt, and black pepper. Mix gently by hand until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
  • Divide the lamb mixture into 8 equal portions. Mold each portion tightly around a skewer to form a 4-inch oblong log shape.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates with a high-smoke-point oil to prevent sticking.
  • Grill the kofta skewers for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely charred on all sides and cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
  • While the lamb is cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce by whisking together the plain yogurt, lemon juice, remaining minced garlic, remaining mint, and remaining salt in a small bowl.
  • Remove the kofta from the grill and let them rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm alongside the garlic yogurt sauce.