Greek Lamb Koftas with Tzatziki
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These koftas are the kind of dinner that feels a bit celebratory without asking much of you. The lamb stays juicy, the cumin and coriander keep everything fragrant, and a bowl of chilled tzatziki brings welcome contrast. Put it on the table with a crisp salad and it all feels very easy.
Ingredients
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Choose a product for ground coriander - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop500g lamb mince
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Local shop250g Greek yogurt
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Local shop1 cucumber
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Local shop2 cloves garlic
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Local shop2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
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Local shop1 tsp ground cumin
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Local shopto taste salt and black pepper
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Method
Serves 4 · about 40 minutes from start to finish.
Heat the oven to 200C / 180C fan and line a baking tray.
Put the lamb mince in a bowl with the ground coriander, ground cumin, half the garlic, a good pinch of salt and plenty of black pepper. Mix well, then shape into 8 sausage-like koftas.
Rub the koftas with the olive oil, set them on the tray and bake for 18-20 minutes, turning once, until browned and cooked through.
Meanwhile, grate the cucumber, squeeze out as much liquid as you can, then stir it into the Greek yogurt with the remaining garlic and most of the mint.
Season the tzatziki to taste and chill it until needed.
Scatter the hot koftas with the remaining mint and serve with the tzatziki alongside.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Wet your hands before shaping the koftas - it stops the lamb sticking and helps you form neat, even pieces.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Blood-Sugar-Friendly describes a lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate way of cooking. It is a food style, not medical advice - please speak to a qualified professional about your own diet. Diet labels such as Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free describe the recipe as written from the ingredients listed - always check the labels on the specific products you buy.