BBQ Lamb Mince Kofta Recipe

Name: BBQ Lamb Mince Kofta Recipe
Ingredients: 500g lamb mince; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped; 1 handful fresh mint, chopped; 1 egg, lightly beaten; Skewers

Growing up, I didn't used to like the sound of Koftas or meatballs as commonly known. There was something about the texture and bite of the kofta that I wasn't a fan of. My mum tried her best to make different variations of Koftas for me to try, mainly because she didn't want to have to make another curry for my dinner.

Fast forward to my wedding, lo and behold, my husband loved everything mince. You give him mince cooked with ONLY ginger and garlic, and he'll happily eat it with chat masala sprinkled over! And there were only so many dishes that I could make with mince. One day he did ask me to make koftas as I was scratching my head thinking what to cook.

Now I didn't want to tell him I didn't like koftas because frankly I had no way of explaining to him WHY I didn't like Koftas. So I said YES to the koftas and called mum as you do!

So here is her famous barbecue lamb kofta recipe for you all to enjoy 'cause if I can make it and actually enjoy it, then I am sure, you are going to love it - if you like mince.

BBQ Lamb Mince Kofta Recipe

This Kofta recipe is a hit every time I make it! Try it for yourself and let me know!

Ingredients

500g lamb mince
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
1 handful fresh mint, chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
Skewers

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the lamb mince, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, pepper, parsley, mint, and the beaten egg. Get your hands in there and mix everything until well combined.
Now it’s time to shape the koftas. With wet hands, take a handful of the mixture and mould it around a skewer. Aim for a sausage shape, about 10-12 cm long. Repeat until all the mixture is used up.
Place the shaped koftas on a tray and pop them in the fridge for about 30 minutes. This helps them hold their shape while grilling.
Preheat the BBQ grill to medium-high heat.
Once the grill is hot, place the koftas on the grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. You want them beautifully browned and cooked through.
Serve the koftas hot off the grill with pita bread, a refreshing tzatziki, or a vibrant salad.