Cook the Book: Lamb Kofta

Name: Cook the Book: Lamb Kofta
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 large egg; 79 milliliters finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 0 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 454 grams ground lamb; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 79 milliliters pine nuts, toasted and chopped

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Cook the Book: Lamb Koftan a try. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 6 servings with 303 calories, 15g of protein, and 26g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up coarse salt, paprika, flat-leaf parsley, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the oil and yogurt sauce.

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Cooking Oil

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Mix thoroughly with your hands or a wooden spoon. Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, and flatten the balls into ovals or football shapes, about 1/4 inch thick.

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In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat.

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Add half the lamb patties. Cook until the first side is golden brown, about 3 minutes; flip the patties, and cook 2 minutes more.

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Lamb

Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.

Wipe the skillet with a paper towel; heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Repeat the process with the remaining lamb patties.

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Lamb

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Serve warm or at room temperature with yogurt sauce on the side.

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Mixture

- makes 1/4 cup -

4 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

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4 teaspoons ground cumin

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Ground Cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

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Nutmeg

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Ground Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

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Ground Clove

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Mix the spices together in a small bowl or container. Store, tightly sealed, at room temperature up to 3 months.

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Yogurt Mint Sauce

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8 ounces plain whole-milk yogurt, preferably Greek-style

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3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

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1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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1 small garlic clove, minced

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Whole Garlic Cloves

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, and stir well to combine. Sauce can be made up to 1 day ahead; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Serve chilled or at room temperature.