lamb kofta
Middle Eastern skewers
Lamb kofta is a Middle Eastern and South Asian dish of seasoned ground lamb formed into cylinders or balls and grilled, often on skewers.
The meat is typically mixed with onion, garlic, and spices like cumin and coriander.
Kofta appears in many regional variations across the Muslim world: We ordered lamb kofta with flatbread and tzatziki.
- kebabGrilled food on skewer
- mincedCut into tiny pieces
- grilledCooked on metal bars
- skewerPointed cooking rod
- open flameUncovered burning source
grilled meat · charcoal grill · spiced · spice blend · cumin · coriander · garlic · Middle Eastern · Middle Eastern cuisine · meatball · charred · flatbread · yogurt · tzatziki · hummus · pita · dipping sauce · smoky
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