Lamb Kofta with Allspice, Ground Coriander and Paprika

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With just a handful of ingredients, these lamb koftas come togther in minutes and are irresistable on the skewer or in a oasted pita pocket with tzaziki. 


1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/4 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 onion
1 pound ground lamb
Pinch of cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup cilantro or parsley, finely chopped
1 cup your favorite tzatziki
4 pita pockets or nann, toasted

Recipe Info

Difficulty Level: 
Prep Time: 
10 minutes
Cook Time: 
6-8 minutes
Total Time: 
18 minutes
Serving size: 


1. Set oven to broil.
3. Using a box grater, grate the onion over a large bowl lined with a kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Tightly wrap and twist the onion squeezing out the liquid. Discard the liquid. Add the grated onion to the bowl.
4. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl with grated onion. Mix thoroughly.
5. Form mixture into 1/4 cup patties and mold around a skewer to create an oval shape. Place on the prepared pan.
6. Broil for 6-8 minutes, turning after 3 minutes. Serve with your favorite brand of tzatziki and toasted pita or naan.


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Recipe Tip:
If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 1 hour to prevent burning.