Kofta Kebab Recipe
This traditional Kofta Kebab recipe is made with ground lamb or beef, fresh herbs, and bold spices, shaped onto skewers and grilled to juicy perfection.
Servings: 6
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb or ground beef or use a 50/50 mix
- 1 small onion finely grated or minced (squeeze out excess moisture)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ¼ tsp chili flakes or minced fresh chili for a bit of heat - see Mike's Recipe Tips
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons breadcrumbs for binding
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, onion, garlic, parsley, and the spices. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands until well combined. Don’t overmix or the kofta can become mealy.
- Lightly wet your hands and shape the meat mixture into small logs or oval-shaped patties. Thread onto skewers if grilling (metal or soaked wooden). You can also form patties or meatballs.
- Chill (Optional but Recommended). Let the skewers chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up and hold their shape better during cooking.
COOKING KOFTA KEBABS
- Grill Method. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush kofta lightly with olive oil. Grill 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned.
- Stovetop Method. Heat a cast iron pan or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook 4-5 minutes per side.
- Broiler Method. Place on a foil-lined tray and broil 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Serve hot with pita bread, sliced onions, fresh herbs, yogurt sauce or tahini sauce, and lemon wedges.
Notes
Makes about 6 to 8 kofta skewers, each around 4 to 5 inches long if shaped into small logs - 6-8 patties, or 16 to 20 small meatballs (1 to 1.5 inches each).
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg