Lamb and Pistachio Koftas is a recipe I discovered in a little restaurant in Guildford UK. Adding pistachios to the recipe adds a new dimension and flavour that is wonderful. These are prepared in 10 minutes and cooked on a griddle in only 10 minutes but so full of flavour. The lamb is tender and herbs and spices create an amazing starter, main dish, side dish and also a canape.
Lamb and Pistachio Koftas
A kofta full of flavour with the nutty pistachio and hit of red chilli. Perfect balance.
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Add to CollectionServings: 12 Koftas
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g lamb mince
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 75 g pistachios ground
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 medium red chilli seeded/slice
- 1 tbsp mint chop
- salt to taste
- ground pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the lamb, coriander, cumin, garlic, pistachios and mint and mix thoroughly. I prefer to use my hands for this but a stiff spatula or wooden spoon will do..500 g lamb, 2 tsp ground coriander, 75 g pistachios, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 medium red chilli, 1 tbsp mint
- Divide the mixture into 12 – 16 portions. I cup them in the palm of my hand to make an oval shape.
- Brush them lightly with the vegetable oil.Vegetable oil
- Place a frying pan/griddle over a medium high heat and add a little oil. When hot, add the lamb and cook for 4 – 5 minutes before flipping over for a further 4 – 5 minutes. You are aiming to have almost a crust on the meat, so it all holds together. Turn too soon and it will stick to the pan and disintegrate.
- When cooked, serve with yoghurt, flatbreads and salad.salt, ground pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 82IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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