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Indian Lamb Kofta with Mint‑Spinach Yogurt Dip

Spiced lamb meatballs served with a cooling spinach‑mint dip (using dairy‑free coconut yogurt).

Indian Lamb Kofta with Mint‑Spinach Yogurt Dip

Total

1h 5m

Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Serves

3

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Servings

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. 1

    In a bowl, combine ground lamb, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Form mixture into 12 small kofta balls.

  3. 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. 4

    While kofta cook, blanch spinach briefly, then blend with coconut yogurt, mint, and a pinch of salt to make dip.

  5. 5

    Serve kofta with the spinach‑mint dip on the side.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

360

18% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein28 g
Carbohydrate5 g
Fat24 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium480 mg

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