Lamb Koftas With Beetroot Apple Raita Recipes

Steps:

• Mix together all the ingredients until well blended. Divide into eight balls, then roll each ball on a board with a cupped hand to turn them into ovals. Thread onto four metal skewers and brush with oil.
• To cook on a griddle: heat the pan until you can feel a good heat rising and cook for 3-4 mins each side. Don't turn until they are well sealed or the meat will stick to the grill or pan.
• Season if you want, and set aside. Serve the koftas with yogurt and spiced flat breads.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except oil and yogurt sauce. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a wooden spoon. Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, and flatten into ovals or football shapes, about 1/4 inch thick.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half the lamb patties. Cook until first side is golden brown, about 3 minutes; flip patties, and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Wipe skillet with a paper towel; heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Repeat process with the remaining lamb patties. Serve warm or at room temperature with yogurt sauce on the side.

Steps:

• Place onion, ginger, and garlic in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add mint, cilantro, garam masala, salt, and pepper; pulse until finely chopped, scraping sides as needed. Add egg and lamb; process until fully combined, scraping down sides as needed.
• Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; flatten into patties. Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat; add oil. When hot, add patties in batches; cook until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
• Insert a toothpick or skewer into each patty; place on a platter. Serve with raita, and garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

Steps:

• Cut cucumber into 1/4-inch dice. Transfer to a bowl; add yogurt, mint, lime juice, and salt. Stir to combine. Heat a skillet over medium heat; add oil. When very hot, add mustard seeds; cook until they pop. Add to yogurt mixture; stir to combine.

Steps:

• Put the lamb in a mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly. If the lamb is not properly mixed, the kofta will fall apart on the skewer.
• Form the lamb into small patties about the size of a walnut. Mold the patties tightly around a long skewer so they form small oval shapes. Four or five will fit on a skewer.
• Heat a broiler or charcoal coals and when hot, grill the kofta, turning once, until they are golden brown, for about 6 minutes.