Lamb Kofta

 

I love this kind of dish for a nice weeknight dinner. It also makes great leftovers! 

Here's the recipe:

Kofta 

  • 1.5lbs - ground lamb
  • 1/2 - grated onion 
  • 2 cloves - garlic finely minced
  • 1/2 - red chili finely minced 
  • 1/4 cup - semolina 
  • 1/2 tablespoon - gara masala 
  • 1/2 tablespoon - ground cumin
  • parsley 
  • mint
  • chive 
  • salt & pepper

Spicy Tomato sauce

  • 1lb - heirloom baby tomatoes, halved 
  • 1/2 - onion sliced
  • 2 cloves - garlic finely minced 
  • 1/2 - cinnamon stick 
  • 1 tsp - ground harrisa 
  • pinch of saffron (optional)
  • coriander 
  • salt & pepper

Yogurt

  • 1 cup - greek yogurt
  • 1/2 lemon - juiced
  • 2 tablespoons - grated cucumber
  • salt & pepper