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Lamb Kofta is served on a white plate with Tzatziki sauce.
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Lamb Kofta Recipe

These Lamb Kofta Kebabs are packed with authentic Greek flavors, thanks to a homemade seasoning blend of ground cumin, coriander, and paprika.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 8 koftas
Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

Lamb Koftas

  • 1 pound ground lamb 80/20 or 85/15
  • ½ cup finely chopped white onion
  • ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro plus more for serving
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced

Greek Seasoning Blend

  • 2 teaspoons coriander
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

To Serve

Instructions

  • Whisk together the Greek seasoning blend in a small bowl.
  • Add ground lamb to a large bowl along with the onion, breadcrumbs, cilantro, garlic, and Greek seasonings. Mix by hand until well combined. Divide the meat into 8 equal portions and shape each one into a 4-5 inch long by 1-inch wide cylinder. (If grilling, you will want to do this on wooden skewers.)
  • Stovetop: Drizzle a few teaspoons of oil into a large stainless steel or cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. Add 4 koftas and cook for 7-8 minutes in total, turning them over so they brown on all sides. Repeat with remaining koftas.
    Air Fryer: Place the koftas evenly spaced in a single layer in the bottom of a 6-quart Air Fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees for 7-8 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
    Grill: Place the lamb mixture onto wooden skewers. Cook koftas over medium high heat for 7-8 minutes, turning them as you cook so they brown evenly.
    You’ll know the koftas are done cooking when the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
  • Serve lamb koftas with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro or parsley and a side of tzatziki sauce.

Video

Notes

  • Prep-Ahead: You can form and shape these kabobs up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
  • Storage: Keep leftover cooked lamb koftas in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. Place in an airtight freezer-safe container and store for up to 3-4 months in the freezer. Do not freeze the yogurt based dip.
  • Reheating: Warm them in a skillet, the microwave, or an air fryer at 350° until heated throughout.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 3mg