Lamb Kofta Recipe - Easy Lamb Kofta Recipe

Make this delicious, exotic starter a part of your Springtime barbecue feast.

INGREDIENTS

1kg lamb mince
1 small brown onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Masterfoods Chilli Flakes (see note)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 teaspoons mild paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander

EQUIPMENT
You will need 16 pre-soaked bamboo skewers.

METHOD

Step 1 Place mince, onion, garlic, chilli flakes, mint, parsley, paprika, ginger, cumin and coriander in a bowl. Mix to combine.

Step 2 Shape 1/4 cup lamb mixture at a time into sixteen 8cm-long sausages. Thread 1 sausage onto each skewer. Place on a large baking tray. Cover. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm.

Step 3 Heat an oiled barbecued plate on high. Add koftas. Reduce heat to low. Cook, turning occasionally, for 10 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer to a large baking tray. Cover with foil. Rest for 5 minutes. Serve.

NOTES

Serves 8 as part of a banquet.

For more heat, increase dried chilli flakes to 1 teaspoon. You can make kofta 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate or freeze for up to 3 months.

Author: Emma Braz | Image credit: Cath Muscat | Publication: Super Food Ideas