Turkish Lamb Koftas with Pomegranate Glaze and Mint Yogurt
Transport your taste buds to Turkey with these succulent lamb koftas, perfectly balanced with a sweet-tart pomegranate glaze and creamy mint yogurt. This dish showcases the rich flavors of Turkish cuisine, steeped in the country's love for grilled meats and aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and cinnamon. Traditionally shaped on skewers and grilled to perfection, these koftas are a true celebration of the Mediterranean’s vibrant culinary traditions.
For the Lamb Koftas:
1 lb ground lamb
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil, for grilling
For the Pomegranate Glaze:
1 cup pomegranate juice
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
For the Mint Yogurt:
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Directions:
1. In a bowl, mix lamb, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
2. Shape the mixture into 12 koftas, molding them around skewers.
3. For the glaze, simmer pomegranate juice, honey, and balsamic vinegar until thickened, about 10 minutes.
4. Whisk together yogurt, mint, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt for the mint yogurt.
5. Grill koftas on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes per side. Brush with pomegranate glaze during the last 2 minutes.
6. Serve koftas with mint yogurt.
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Kcal: 460 kcal