the Breville Test Kitchen
Lamb Kofta
No mortar and pestle required for this magic carpet flavour ride. A fragrant spice paste is made in seconds then combined with freshly minced 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 yoghurt.
the Paradice™ 9
+3 more appliances
40 mins total time
40 mins active time
Easy
Makes 8
Ingredients
Measurements:
700 g trimmed lamb rump or lamb shouldercut into 2.5cm pieces
1 brown onionpeeled and quartered
3 cloves garlicpeeled
1½ tsp ground coriander
1½ tsp ground cumin
¾ tsp ground all spice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1½ tsp grated lemon zest
½ tsp dried chilli flakesoptional
¾ tsp Coarse salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
To serve
Essential Pickled Cabbage
Couscous Tabbouleh
Greek-style yoghurt
Flat bread
Instructions
- 1Carefully assemble the processor with the grey spindle and green S-blade in the bowl. Add half the lamb and process until evenly minced. Transfer to a mixing bowl and repeat with the remaining lamb.
- 2Add the onion, garlic, spices, zest, chilli flakes, salt and black pepper to the processor bowl and process to form a paste, scraping down the bowl occasionally. Return the lamb to the processor with the spice paste and process until just combined.
- 3Divide the lamb mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a sausage shape, approximately 10cm long. Lightly brush with the oil.
- 4Heat a grill pan or barbecue on high heat. Cook the koftas, in batches, until browned all over and just cooked through.
- 5Serve kofta with pickled cabbage, tabbouleh, yoghurt and flat bread, if desired.