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Lamb Kofta

Name: Lamb Kofta
Cook time: 2400 s
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: Makes 8
Ingredients: 900 g trimmed lamb rump or lamb shoulder - cut into 2.5cm pieces; 1 yellow onion - peeled and quartered; 4 cloves garlic - peeled; 2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground allspice; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; 2 tsp grated lemon zest; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes - optional; 1 tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; Essential Pickled Cabbage; Couscous Tabbouleh; Greek-style yogurt; Flat bread

No mortar and pestle required for this magic carpet flavor ride. A fragrant spice paste is made in seconds then combined with freshly ground lamb for a meaty, juicy kofta that’ll transport you to the bustling markets of the East. Just roll n’ sizzle then pair with pickled cabbage, tabbouleh and yogurt.

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40 mins total time

40 mins active time

Easy

Makes 8

Ingredients

Measurements:

900 g trimmed lamb rump or lamb shoulder
cut into 2.5cm pieces
1 yellow onion
peeled and quartered
4 cloves garlic
peeled
2 tsp ground coriander
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp grated lemon zest
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
optional
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

To serve

Essential Pickled Cabbage
Couscous Tabbouleh
Greek-style yogurt
Flat bread

Instructions

1
Assemble the processor with the green S-blade™ in the bowl. Add half the lamb and process until evenly ground. Transfer to a mixing bowl and repeat with the remaining lamb.
2
Add the onion, garlic, spices, zest, pepper flakes, salt and black pepper to the processor bowl and process to form a paste, scraping down the side occasionally. Return the lamb to the processor with the spice paste and process until just combined.
3
Divide the lamb mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a sausage shape, approximately 10cm long. Lightly brush with the oil.
4
Heat a grill pan or barbecue on high heat. Cook the koftas, in batches, until browned all over and just cooked through.
5
Serve kofta with pickled cabbage, tabbouleh, yogurt and flat bread, if desired.