Lamb Kofta Kebab
Spiced ground lamb molded onto skewers and grilled until charred and juicy. Served with tahini sauce, fresh vegetables, and warm pita bread for an authentic Mediterranean feast.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground lamb
- ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, finely chopped
- ½ medium onion, finely minced
- 4 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 whole garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 whole pita bread
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ¼ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 2 whole lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- 2
In a bowl, combine ground lamb, parsley, mint, minced onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined—do not overmix.
- 3
Divide the mixture into 8 portions. Wet your hands and mold each portion around a skewer, creating a long, compact cylinder about 5 inches long.
- 4
Brush kofta with olive oil and set aside on a lined plate.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together tahini and lemon juice until combined.
- 6
Add minced garlic, salt, and water a little at a time, whisking until you reach a pourable consistency—the sauce should be creamy and drizzle easily.
- 7
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 450°F). Oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- 8
Place kofta on the hot grill and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning every 2–3 minutes to ensure even charring and cooking through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
- 9
Transfer cooked kofta to a warm plate and rest for 3 minutes.
- 10
Warm pita bread on the grill for 30 seconds per side.
- 11
Arrange diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh parsley in bowls for topping.
- 12
Serve kofta on a platter with warm pita, tahini sauce on the side, fresh vegetables, and lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- 8 wooden skewers
- large mixing bowl
- small whisk
- charcoal or gas grill
- grill brush
- meat thermometer
- serving platter
- small bowl for sauce
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