Lamb Kofta
Spiced minced lamb skewers grilled and served with yoghurt.
Ingredients
- 600 g Ground lamb
- 1 Onion
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Allspice
- 150 g Yogurt
- 1 tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Parsley (optional)
- 1 Cinnamon stick (optional)
Method
- Grate the onion and chop the parsley, then mix into the ground lamb with the cumin, allspice, a pinch of cinnamon grated from the stick, and salt until well combined.
- Shape the mixture firmly around skewers into long koftas.
- Grill the koftas over high heat, turning, until charred on the outside and cooked through.
- Serve with the yogurt and flatbread.
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About Lamb Kofta
Lamb kofta are spiced minced-meat skewers found throughout the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean, where grilled ground lamb is a staple of both home kitchens and street grills. Grated onion and chopped parsley are worked into the lamb along with cumin, allspice, and a whisper of cinnamon, then the mixture is shaped firmly around skewers and charred over high heat. The seasoning is warm and aromatic rather than fiery — allspice and cinnamon give a fragrant, almost sweet backbone that pairs naturally with the richness of lamb, while the grated onion keeps the interior moist.
The trick to good kofta is in the mixing and shaping: the meat needs to be combined until slightly tacky and pressed firmly onto the skewers so it holds together over the fire rather than sliding off. Grilling over high heat gives a charred, savory crust while the inside stays juicy. Low in carbs and friendly to keto eaters, kofta are traditionally served with cooling yogurt and warm flatbread, often alongside a chopped salad or grilled vegetables. They cook in about half an hour, which makes them a strong choice for a grill night or a fast, protein-heavy dinner.
Lamb Kofta: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Lamb Kofta?
A serving has about 478 calories — 27.4g protein, 7.7g carbs, 37.3g fat, 1.8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 27.4g of protein, roughly 23% of its calories.
Is Lamb Kofta gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Lamb Kofta has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Lamb Kofta dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Yogurt. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Lamb Kofta?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out parsley, cinnamon stick — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Lamb Kofta make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.