Jamie Oliver Lamb Kofta Recipe
The Jamie Oliver Lamb Kofta Recipe is a flavorful and easy meal made with juicy ground lamb and warm spices. These homemade koftas are tender inside with a lightly crisp outside.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1 small onion finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Serving
- Warm pita bread or flatbread
- Greek yogurt
- Sliced cucumber
- Diced tomatoes
- Red onion
- Fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Optional Additions
- Red pepper flakes
- Cayenne pepper
- Sumac
- Fresh cilantro
- Crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
Prepare The Onion
- Finely grate the onion and gently squeeze out excess moisture using clean paper towels.
Mix The Lamb
- Place the ground lamb in a large mixing bowl and break it apart with your hands.
Add The Herbs
- Add the parsley, mint, garlic and grated onion to the lamb mixture.
Add The Spices
- Sprinkle in the cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt and black pepper.
Add Lemon And Oil
- Add the olive oil and lemon juice. These ingredients add moisture and fresh flavor to the koftas.
Mix Gently
- Use your hands to gently combine everything until evenly distributed. Avoid overmixing the lamb.
Shape The Koftas
- Divide the mixture into equal portions. Shape each portion into small oval or sausage-shaped koftas.
Chill The Koftas
- Place the shaped koftas on a plate and refrigerate them for about fifteen minutes.
Heat The Pan
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly brush it with olive oil.
Cook The Koftas
- Place the koftas in the hot pan. Cook for about three minutes on each side.
Check The Center
- Continue cooking until the koftas are browned outside and fully cooked inside.
Rest And Serve
- Let the cooked koftas rest for a few minutes. Serve them with pita, yogurt sauce, salad and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Choose ground lamb with moderate fat for juicy koftas.
- Do not overmix the meat mixture.
- Squeeze excess liquid from grated onion.
- Chill the koftas before cooking.
- Use a grill for a smoky flavor.
- Add cayenne for extra heat.
- Add fresh cilantro for another layer of flavor.
- Serve with homemade garlic yogurt sauce.
- Avoid overcrowding the cooking pan.
- Let the koftas rest before serving.