Lamb koftas

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1. Mix together all the ingredients until well blended. Divide into 8 balls, then roll each ball on a board with a cupped hand to turn them into ovals.
2. Thread onto 4 metal skewers and brush with oil. To cook on a griddle: heat the pan until you can feel a good heat rising and cook for 3-4 mins each side. Don't turn until they are well sealed or the meat will stick to the grill or pan. Season if you want, and set aside. Serve the koftas with yogurt and spiced flat breads.

To BBQ

Put the meat skewers on the grill over a medium heat for about 3-4 mins each side.

Per serving

141 kcalories, protein 13g, carbohydrate 2g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 1g, salt 0.15 g

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• Mrsnoonoo

  20 November 2007

  Mrsnoonoo rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very easy to make. Lots of taste. I didn't use the skewers just cooked them in the griddle pan. Now a family favourite.

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• phildelahaye

  08 January 2008

  phildelahaye commented on this recipe

  delicious and very easy, I just squash them a bit and cook them as burgers which is even easier!

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• phildelahaye

  08 January 2008

  phildelahaye rated and commented on this recipe

  

  delicious and very easy, I just squash them a bit and cook them as burgers which is even easier!

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• sues cafe

  04 February 2008

  sues cafe rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Made this recipe for me and my hubby, we both loved the meal and will make for friends next time we entertain. I thought the kebabs were a little dry maybe I grilled them to long this time, have taken note for next time.

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• Jane's cook

  23 February 2008

  Jane's cook commented on this recipe

  I have been making these since they first appeared in the magazine. I don't use the skewers, just shape and place on the BBQ, they taste great.

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• suzannah

  10 March 2008

  suzannah commented on this recipe

  these were great. nice and quick with a great taste.i had no fresh mint so i used dryed, i cooked them under the grill and served on flat bread that my friend had made.delish!

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• Julie Bahrain

  28 March 2008

  Julie Bahrain rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Easy and tasty.

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• masterchef

  02 June 2008

  masterchef commented on this recipe

  i have made these about an hour ago and they turned out GREAT!!!!!! at i love them and so does my family!!! i would give this 10/10 it is great!!

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• cmf-foodfile

  16 July 2008

  cmf-foodfile commented on this recipe

  We love my version(s) of Koftas, which is sort of similar, but obviously there are differences too. The mince: lamb is best but not necessary. Lemon juice is a major plus. An egg (yolk or whole of egg) plus bread crumbs - can pad the whole thing out for more portions. Either shape into ovals for skewers, or shape into balls and flatten slightly to fry. Or even small meatballs. Whatever works for you. But the lemon juice makes the most huge difference.

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• kaird

  27 August 2008

  kaird rated and commented on this recipe

  

  went down very well as part of a moroccan themed tapas spread

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• yummythings

  14 September 2008

  yummythings rated and commented on this recipe

  

  These were so easy to make. Done in minutes. I grilled them for about 5 mins each side and served them with pitta bread and a yogurt, cucumber and mint sauce and salad. yummy! Would definitely do again. The time-spent-in-kitchen:taste ratio is fantastic.

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• Liz

  17 September 2008

  Liz rated and commented on this recipe

  

  These were tasty and moist, but a portions were a bit small for my family of hungry teenagers - they could easily have eaten 3 or 4 each.

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• Jayzee

  17 September 2008

  Jayzee rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Gorgeous and dead simple to make! I used dried mint instead of fresh as i had none but still tasted great and really fragrant! Will definately make again! Made the flat breads too, they do lovely with that and some salad!

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• katie

  22 September 2008

  katie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  this is a really easy recipe that tastes great, I put lemon juice with them and halved the amount of garlic, my friends loved them too much better than the processed versions in the supermarkets!!! I served them as nibbles on a platter with pitta bread and houmas.

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Ingredients

• 500g minced lamb
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 fat garlic cloves , crushed
• 1 tbsp chopped mint
• oil for brushing

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Serves 8

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Prep 15 mins

Cook 15 mins

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Ingredients

• 500g minced lamb
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 fat garlic cloves , crushed
• 1 tbsp chopped mint
• oil for brushing

Per serving

141 kcalories, protein 13g, carbohydrate 2g, fat 9 g, saturated fat 4g, fibre 1g, salt 0.15 g

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