Ras El Hanout Lamb Koftas with Mint Yoghurt
These juicy lamb koftas are packed with herbs and the warm, aromatic character of Ras El Hanout. Served with cooling mint yoghurt and warm flatbreads, they work beautifully for a relaxed summer meal or an easy family dinner.
🥣 Ingredients
- 500g lamb mince
- 2 tbsp Ras El Hanout
- 1 small onion, grated and squeezed dry
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 200g Greek yoghurt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Flatbreads and salad, to serve
🍳 How to Make It
- Combine the lamb, Ras El Hanout, onion, garlic, herbs and salt in a bowl. Mix gently until evenly combined.
- With damp hands, shape the mixture into 10–12 short koftas. Chill for 20 minutes if time allows.
- Mix the yoghurt, mint and lemon juice, then season lightly and refrigerate until needed.
- Brush the koftas with oil. Cook on a hot griddle, barbecue or under a medium-high grill for 10–12 minutes, turning regularly, until browned and cooked through.
- Serve with mint yoghurt, warm flatbreads and a crisp tomato and cucumber salad.
⏱️ Timings
Prep: 20 minutes · Cook: 12 minutes · Serves: 4
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Serve straight away with the suggested accompaniments, fresh herbs and lemon. Leftovers can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to two days where appropriate.
✨ Why This Recipe Works
Grated onion keeps the koftas tender, while mint yoghurt provides a cool contrast to the aromatic lamb.
🛒 Get the Blend
Make this recipe with our Ras El Hanout.
🌶️ More Ras El Hanout Recipes
- Ras El Hanout Chicken, Apricot & Chickpea Tagine
- Ras El Hanout Roasted Cauliflower Cous Cous Bowl
- Ras El Hanout Sweet Potato & Red Lentil Soup
- Ras El Hanout Salmon with Lemon Cous Cous
- Ras El Hanout Spiced Carrot & Hummus Flatbreads
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