Lamb Kofta - BBQ & Grilling Recipes

Ingredients

LAMB MEATBALLS:
1 pound ground lamb
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

GREEK YOGURT SAUCE:
1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup minced, peeled cucumber

Directions

Prepare the lamb meatballs: In a medium bowl, combine all of the lamb ingredients and mix well. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized ovals and attach each to a small skewer. Set on a nonstick baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before grilling.

Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients except the cucumber. Once all is well combined, stir in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Grill the meatballs on all sides- either on your outdoor grill or using an indoor grill pan on the stove. This should take about 10 minutes.

Serve with the Greek yogurt sauce for dipping.