Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki

Ingredients

• •500g ground lamb
• •1 small onion, finely chopped
• •2 garlic cloves, minced
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp ground coriander
• •1/2 tsp paprika
• •1/2 tsp cinnamon
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1/4 tsp black pepper
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• •1/2 cucumber, grated
• •1 tbsp lemon juice
• •1/2 tsp dill (fresh or dried)
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.

3. 3

   Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

4. 4

   Place the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and drizzle with olive oil.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and slightly browned.

6. 6

   While the meatballs are baking, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, dill, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Stir the tzatziki mixture until well combined and refrigerate until ready to serve.

8. 8

   Serve the lamb kofta hot with the tzatziki sauce on the side.