Ground Turkey Kofta Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, cilantro, egg, chile pepper, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and salt together in a large bowl; mix thoroughly.
• Divide turkey mixture into twelve 1/4-cup portions, roll into log-shaped ovals, and place on a baking sheet.
• Grill ovals over indirect heat on middle rack, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Steps:

• Mince garlic.
• Shred onion and pepper.
• Mix all ingredients together with a spoon till evenly mixed. You can put in the refrigerator from 30 to 24 hours.
• Use water on hands and form on skewers.
• Cook them on preheated lightly oiled grill, pan, broil, turning every 2 minutes until completely cooked. 6-10 minutes.

Steps:

• 1. SEASONING PASTE: Combine cilantro, garlic, celery, seasonings and salt. Mince very fine, pound together in a mortar, or process in a small food processor.
• 2. In a medium bowl, gently but thoroughly mix turkey, panko, and seasoning paste. Shape into four small, oval patties about 1 inch thick.
• 3. Preheat a grill pan on the bottom shelf of a 425F oven. Cook patties 6 minutes on one side, flip and cook and additional 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 175F.
• 4. Serving suggestion: Serve with tzatziki (yogurt-cucumber salad) and a bulgur-vegetable pilaf.