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Kofte with Tzatziki

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Kofte with Tzatziki


Ingredients
Serves 3 (2-3 kebabs per portion, depending on size)

This is a nice simple, quick recipe an and can be prepared in advance - for best results make both the kofte and tzatziki a few hours before cooking and serving.

For the Kofte:

500g Lamb Mince
1 dessert spoon ground coriander
1 dessert spoon ground cumin
1/2 tsp sumac
small handful of fresh parsley, finely chopped
small handful of fresh mint, finely chopped
1tsp dried oregano
plenty of salt & pepper
For the Tzatziki:

200ml natural yoghurt
1 glove garlic, crushed or very finely chopped
1/2 cucumber, with watery centre removed & diced
squeeze of fresh lemon
small handful of fresh mint, finely chopped
salt & pepper
How to make Kofte with Tzatziki
For the tzatziki, simply combine all ingredients, mix well and cover and refrigerate until use.

Note that you are well-advised to pre-soak your skewers in water for several hours - I didn't and as you can see they are rather scorched!

For the kofte:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix very well, ensuring the other ingredients are evenly distributed through the mince.
Roll into sausage shapes and insert a skewer.
Flatten slightly so that they can be easily turned.
Cook either on a griddle or under a hot grill for about 4 minutes either side, or until cooked through and browned on the outside.
Serve immediately with the tzatziki, salad and split toasted pitta bread.