Lamb Koftas

Finally a recipe! Sorry I've been a bit quiet, lots going on and an appaling oven at our new house haven't really been inspiring me. All this wintery weather persisting is making me hanker for both junk food and summer barbeques. This recipe hits those spots with a homemade version of a kebab shop classic. Full of greek seasonings and a juicy tasty treat- guaranteed not to contain horse ( british joke only! )

You will need:

400g minced lamb
1 red onion (grated)
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp dried mint
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp dried coriander
1 tablespn olive oil
3 tablespns breadcrumbs
1 tsp sesame seeds
pinch of cayenne pepper
big pinch of salt and black pepper

Mix all the above ingredients in a bowl and shape into small sausage shapes - if you start off with a ball between a golf ball and a tennins ball each time you should be able to make 12  koftas. Mine were shaped with the help of a 6 year old so did vary slightly! Cover on a plate and chill for ten minutes (or until you're ready to cook).

I used a griddle pan but a big frying pan would work fine. Bring to a high heat and cook 6 koftas at a time (turn after they have developed a dark crust) until they are cooked all the way around.

I think a tasty yoghurt based raita-esque drizzle is great with these and much tastier to make than it is to buy!

You will need:
small pot of plain yoghurt
1 spring onion (chopped as fine as you can)
1 tsp of mint sauce
big pinch of salt and pepper
1/2 tsp granulated garlic


Serve wrapped with salad leaves in a soft tortilla or pitta with drizzle of minty yoghurt and a side of sweet potato wedges. No photo as I was too busy scoffing to remember! Apologies, I will post one next time!