Ingredients (6 servings)
- 1 1/3 lbsground lamb
- 1 mediumonion, finely grated
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2.14 ozfresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tspground cumin
- 1 tspground coriander
- 1 tsppaprika
- 1/2 tspcinnamon
- 2 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1.05 cupsGreek yogurt
- 1 mediumcucumber, grated and drained
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 15 gfresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsplemon juice
- 6 piecespita bread
- 2 largetomatoes, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Combine all kofte ingredients in large bowl and mix well.
8min - 2
Chill mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
30min - 3
Shape mixture around metal skewers into sausage shapes.
10min - 4
Make sauce: combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon juice.
5min - 5
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
10min - 6
Grill kofte, turning frequently, for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
15min - 7
Warm pita bread on grill for 1 minute per side.
3min - 8
Serve kofte with pita, tomatoes, and yogurt sauce.
3min
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