Lamb Koftas

                                               

Equipment

You'll need 12 pre-soaked bamboo skewers.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup couscous
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 700g lean lamb mince
• 1 small brown onion, grated (see note)
• 1/4 cup korma curry paste
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
• 4 wholemeal pita pockets

Directions

Preparation: 40min › Cook: 8seconds › Ready in: 40min 8second

                                                                                                           

1.    Place couscous in a large heatproof bowl. Add boiling water. Cover. Stand for 4 minutes. Stir with a fork to separate grains.

2.    Add mince, onion, curry paste and mint to couscous. Season with salt and pepper. Mix to combine.

3.    Line a baking tray with baking paper. Shape mixture into twelve 8cm-long oval shapes. Thread onto skewers. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, if time permits.

4.    Heat a greased barbecue plate or chargrill on medium heat. Cook skewers, turning, for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with pita bread.

Note

To serve: We served this dish with salad leaves and tzatziki.

To freeze: Make to end of step 3. Place between layers of baking paper in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 2 months.

To serve: Squeeze moisture from onion

Utensils List

·         Bamboo Skewers

·         Heatproof Bowl

·         Fork

·         Baking Tray

·         Baking Paper

·         Barbecue Plate

·         Chargrill

·         Airtight Container

·         Cutting Board

·         Knife   

·         Serving Plate           

                      

Ingredients List

·         Couscous     

·         Water

·         Lean Lamb Mince

·         Brown Onion

·         Korma Curry Paste

·         Mint Leaves

·         Wholemeal Pita Pockets

·         Tzatziki

·         Pepper

·         Salt