Lamb kofta with home made tzatziki for toddlers, pre-school childern and all the family recipe. These lightly spiced kofta are great to share and delicious enjoyed hot alongside a cooling Tzatziki dip with soft flat-breads 


Ingredients for the Koftas:

• 450g lean minced lamb
• 1 small onion finely diced
• 2 cloves of garlic crushed
• 2 tsp of ground cumin
• 2 tbsp of chopped fresh coriander
• 2 tbsp of chopped fresh mint
• Pinch of pepper
• 2 tbsp of cous cous rehydrated

Ingredients for the Tzatziki:

• 112ml of plain yoghurt
• ¼ of cucumber peeled and finely diced
• 1 clove of garlic crushed
• 2 tsp of chopped fresh mint

How to make the Lamb kofta:

1. Put all the ingredients apart from the cous cous into a blender and blend 
2. Remove from the blender and place into a large bowl. 
3. Add the cous cous and mix together. 
4. Place the bowl into the fridge to chill for about 1 hour.
5. Once the lamb mixture has been chilled divide into 12 pieces 
6. shape each piece into a sausage then thread onto skewers 
7. Place the lamb skewers on to a baking tray then grill for 5 mins each side 

How to make the tzatziki,

1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix 
2. Place into the fridge until needed.
3. Serve with a crisp green salad and nann bread.

Cooking Tip:

Always soak the skewers before use, this helps to stop the skewers burning under the grill or barbecue.