Turkish Lamb Koftes with Bulgur Pilaf and Yogurt Sauce
Lamb koftes with onion, garlic, cumin and coriander are served with bulgur cooked in stock and stirred with mint.
- 400 g lamb mince
- 150 g bulgur wheat
- 200 g Greek yogurt
- 1 piece onion
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 30 g fresh parsley
- 15 g fresh mint
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 piece cucumber
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 piece lemon
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Add to a shopping listHow the shopping list works →- Step 1
Finely dice half the onion and mince 2 garlic cloves for koftes
- Step 2
Mix lamb mince with diced onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, chopped parsley and salt
- Step 3
Form mixture into 8 oval-shaped koftes and chill for 20 minutes
- Step 4
Meanwhile, rinse bulgur wheat and cook in 300ml boiling stock for 15 minutes
- Step 5
Dice remaining onion and sauté in 1 tbsp olive oil until golden
- Step 6
Stir cooked onion through bulgur with chopped mint and season well
- Step 7
For yogurt sauce, grate cucumber and squeeze out excess water
- Step 8
Mix yogurt with grated cucumber, remaining minced garlic, and lemon juice
- Step 9
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat
- Step 10
Cook koftes for 3-4 minutes each side until browned and cooked through
- Step 11
Serve koftes with bulgur pilaf and yogurt sauce, garnished with fresh herbs
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