Indian Lamb Kofta with Mint‑Spinach Yogurt Dip
Spiced lamb meatballs served with a cooling spinach‑mint dip (using dairy‑free coconut yogurt).

Total
1h 5m
Prep
30 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 450 g ground lamb
- 1 bag spinach
- 150 g coconut yogurt
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine ground lamb, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- 2
Form mixture into 12 small kofta balls.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat; brown kofta on all sides, then cover and cook 12‑15 minutes until cooked through.
- 4
While kofta cook, blanch spinach briefly, then blend with coconut yogurt, mint, and a pinch of salt to make dip.
- 5
Serve kofta with the spinach‑mint dip on the side.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
360
18% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 5 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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