Quick Lamb Kofta with Harissa Yogurt Sauce

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 4

This Quick Lamb Kofta with Harissa Yogurt Sauce recipe is definitley worthy of a special occasion. It'sa quick and easy Middle Eastern dish that your family will love.

Ingredients:

1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag jasmine rice

1 teaspoon saffron threads

2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions

2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons grated fresh onion

2 tablespoons 2% greek-style plain yogurt

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon turmeric

2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 pound lean ground lamb

cooking spray

1/2 cup 2% greek-style plain yogurt

1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red bell pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. To prepare rice, cook boil-in-bag jasmine rice and saffron in boiling water according to package directions. Drain; fluff rice with a fork. Sprinkle with green onions.
2. While rice cooks, prepare kofta. Combine cilantro and next 9 ingredients (through lamb); shape into 12 oblong patties.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 10 minutes or until done, turning occasionally to brown on all sides.
4. While kofta cooks, prepare sauce. Combine 1/2 cup yogurt and remaining ingredients. Serve sauce with kofta and rice.

By RecipeOfHealth.com