Spiced Lamb Kofta with Pomegranate Sauce
Spiced lamb kofta with pomegranate sauce is a delectable dish that combines juicy lamb infused with warm spices and paired with a tangy pomegranate sauce. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make recipe that promises to be the star of your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by finely chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix well by hand until combined.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into oblong patties about the size of small sausages. Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Grill over medium heat or bake in an oven preheated to 400°F (200°C) until cooked through (about 8-10 minutes per side).
- While the koftas cook, whisk together pomegranate juice and honey in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened (about five minutes).
- Serve koftas drizzled with pomegranate sauce and garnished with fresh mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 koftas (150g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor depth, let the kofta mixture sit for about 30 minutes before cooking. - Customize by using ground beef or turkey instead of lamb or add chili flakes for heat. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat in a skillet over medium heat.