Easy Lamb Kofta with Rice
Halal spiced ground lamb patties pan-seared and served over fluffy rice.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 200 g ground lamb (halal)
- 2 tbsp onion, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup white rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp yogurt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Cook rice according to package directions.
- 2
Mix lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, and salt in a bowl.
- 3
Shape into 4 small oval patties.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Cook kofta 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- 6
Serve over rice with a dollop of yogurt.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
680
34% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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