the Breville Test Kitchen

Lamb Kofta

Name: Lamb Kofta
Cook time: 2400 s
Total time: 2400 s
Yield: Makes 8
Ingredients: 1½ lb trimmed lamb rump or lamb shoulder - cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 yellow onion - peeled and quartered; 3 cloves garlic - peeled; 1½ tsp ground coriander; 1½ tsp ground cumin; ¾ tsp ground allspice; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; 1½ tsp grated lemon zest; ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes - optional; ¾ 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.

40 mins total time

40 mins active time

Easy

Makes 8

Ingredients

Measurements:

1½ lb trimmed lamb rump or lamb shoulder
cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow onion
peeled and quartered
3 cloves garlic
peeled
1½ tsp ground coriander
1½ tsp ground cumin
¾ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
1½ tsp grated lemon zest
½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
optional
¾ 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

1Carefully assemble the processor with the grey spindle and 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.
2Add 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.
3Divide the lamb mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a sausage shape, approximately 4-inches 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, yogurt and flat bread, if desired.