Minced Beef Kofta Kebab

Thu, 30 May 2024

Ingredients:  
500g minced beef 
1 onion, finely chopped 
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 
1 tsp ground cumin seeds 
1 tsp ground coriander 
1 tsp ground turmeric 
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 
1 tsp paprika 
2 handfuls chopped coriander 
Pinch of salt and black pepper 
2 tbsp rapeseed oil 
2 tbsp chopped mint 
1 lemon, cut into wedges 
 
For yoghurt dressing: (mix all together) 
1 lime juice 
400 ml natural yoghurt 
Handful chopped mint 
Seasoning 
 
Method: 
1. Mix the minced beef in a large bowl with the onion, garlic, spices, mint, and coriander. Season well with salt and pepper. Then form the mixture into a cylindrical shape.  

2. Push a skewer through the length of each kofta. 
3. 
   Add the rapeseed oil to a large frying pan. Fry the koftas on a medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until they are brown on both sides and cooked through. Alternatively, sear the koftas quickly in a hot ovenproof pan and transfer to the oven, preheated to 200C/gas 7 for 10 minutes. 
4. Remove from the pan and leave to rest for a few minutes. Can also be cooked on the barbeque. Koftas can be prepared in advance.
   
   5. Arrange the koftas on flat bread/pitta bread. 

To serve: 
Drizzle with the minted yoghurt and serve with lemon wedges.