Lamb Kofta Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground lamb (you can use ground goat as well)
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp salt
• ½ tsp cumin
• ¾ tsp hot paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper

• Olive oil
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Preparation:

Combine ground lamb with salt, herbs, spices, shallots, and garlic in a bowl. Mix until the ingredients are combined. 

Place a cast iron pan on medium-high with olive oil and heat until hot.

Divide the seasoned meat into 2" logs and place into the pan. Cook until they are browned, about 4 minutes on each side. Serve with yogurt sauce. Enjoy!