Lamb Kofta Skewers with Tzatziki

Ingredients

• 500g lean lamb mince
• 1 onion, grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• Small bunch of fresh mint, chopped
• 200g low-fat Greek yogurt
• ½ cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• Juice of ½ lemon

Method

1. 1

   Mix lamb mince with onion, garlic, spices, and half the mint. Season well.

2. 2

   Shape into 8 oval koftas around skewers. Chill 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Make tzatziki: mix yogurt, cucumber, remaining mint, lemon juice, and seasoning.

4. 4

   Grill or barbecue koftas over high heat for 12–15 minutes, turning regularly, until cooked through.

5. 5

   Serve with tzatziki, a tomato and cucumber salad, and 1 small wholemeal flatbread per person.