Lamb Kofta With Lemon Roast Garlic Yogurt |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From Super Food Ideas (Oct 2007). For the BBQ. Ingredients:
8 bamboo or metal skewers |
7 garlic cloves (to bake) |
1 garlic clove, crushed |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
200 g plain yogurt (natural) |
1/2 fresh cilantro, chopped (coriander) |
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
700 g ground lamb |
4 green onions, finely chopped |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
2 teaspoons coriander powder |
lemon wedge, to serve |
Directions:
1. If using bamboo skewers, soak these in water while preparing koftas.
2. Preheat oven to 200°C Wrap up 7 of the garlic cloves in foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven. When cool, squish out of the skins into a bowl, discard skins. Mash with the salt to form a paste. Then add yogurt, fresh coriander, lemon rind and lemon juice. Set aside.
3. Put crushed garlic, lamb, green onion, spices and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Mix to combine. Divide mix into 8 oval shapes and thread onto skewers. Refidgerate 15 minutes to firm up.
4. Preheat BBQ plate or chargrill to medium-high. Spray skewers with oil spray before putting them on. Cook 3-4 minutes, turning or until cooked through.
5. Arrange koftas on a plater with lemon wedges and a bowl of yogurt mixture.
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