kofta with yoghurt

Certainly! Here's a delicious recipe for Lamb Kofta in Yogurt Sauce:

**Lamb Kofta in Yogurt Sauce:**

**For the Kofta:**

- 1 lb ground lamb

- 1 small onion, finely grated

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1/2 teaspoon paprika

- Salt and black pepper to taste

- Olive oil (for cooking)

**For the Yogurt Sauce:**

- 1 cup plain yogurt

- 2 tablespoons tahini (optional)

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

- Salt to taste

**Instructions:**

**For the Kofta:**

1. In a bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

2. Shape the mixture into small oval or round kofta (meatballs) and set aside.

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the kofta until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove them from the pan and set aside.

**For the Yogurt Sauce:**

1. In a bowl, whisk together plain yogurt, tahini (if using), minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and salt. Adjust the consistency with a little water if needed.

**Assembly:**

1. Pour the yogurt sauce onto a serving dish.

2. Arrange the cooked kofta over the yogurt sauce.

3. Optionally, drizzle a bit of olive oil on top and garnish with fresh parsley or mint.

Serve your Lamb Kofta in Yogurt Sauce with rice, couscous, or flatbread. Enjoy the creamy yogurt complementing the flavorful kofta! Hungry for more recipes or have specific preferences?