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Kofta kebab recipe on plates that are smeared with hummus and green goddess dressing.
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Kofta Kebab Recipe with Green Goddess Sauce

Tender ground lamb combined with seasonings, breadcrumbs and garlic formed into a tender skewered meatball, and then perfectly grilled. Herby Green Goddess dressing is the perfect dipping sauce for this barbecued Kofta Kebab Recipe.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 8
Calories: 440kcal

Equipment

  • Grill (gas or charcoal)

Ingredients

Kofta

  • 2 lb American ground lamb
  • 1 egg
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion salt

Green Goddess Sauce

  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives drained
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • ½ cup fresh chives
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup fresh dill

Instructions

Kofta

  • In a large bowl combine ground lamb, egg, minced garlic, bread crumbs, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, salt, and onion salt. With clean hands mix together well.
  • Form into 2oz portion oval meatballs. Insert a skewer into the meatball and press around the skewer.
  • Grill over medium-high heat on a gas or charcoal grill, cooking about 5 minutes on each side, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.

Green Goddess Sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender jar. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve with kofta kebabs.

Video

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Notes

KOFTA FAQ
What is kofta made of?
Kofta is made with ground meat, seasonings, and bread crumbs. Think of it as a meatball on a stick.
What is the difference between Kofta and Shish Kebab?
While both are a skewered meat, kofta is generally made of ground meat and mixed with other ingredients while This Kebabs are often chunks of meat threaded on a skewer.
How long does this dish last?
This dish will keep in the fridge for 3-5 days in an airtight container.
Can I make this recipe ahead?
Yes! You can mix the meat and form them onto skewers up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge in an airtight container and grill when ready. You can also freeze kofta before it is cooked. Allow to completely thaw before grilling.

Nutrition

Serving: 2kebabs | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg