Lamb Koftas with Tahini Yogurt Sauce: Easy and Delicious Recipe
A delightful recipe for lamb koftas served with a creamy tahini yogurt sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into oval koftas.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat and cook the koftas until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and water until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve koftas with the tahini yogurt sauce on the side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the kofta mixture marinate for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with pita bread or over a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 koftas
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Lamb Koftas, Tahini Yogurt Sauce, Easy Recipe