This is a really simple, tasty snack/dinner when you feel like something meaty and super tasty. These are ideal for one because you get about nine koftas out of 400g of lamb mince, and you can serve them two ways. Either wrapped up in a tortilla or flatbread with all the delicious bits or deconstructed on a plate with some brown rice. Either way, they are delicious, and you have dinner for another night!
Ingredients
400g of lamb mince
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove of garlic,c minced
A good handful of fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 egg beaten
½ cup of breadcrumbs
1 tsp cumin powder
1tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
Freshly ground pepper
Handful of cherry tomatoes, slow-roasted
To serve
Flatbread or wholemeal tortilla, toasted
Humous
Tzatziki or Greek yoghurt
fresh mint
Thinly sliced red onion
Method
Preheat oven to 160 Fan and put the cherry tomatoes on a baking tray lined with baking paper; cook them slowly in the oven for about an hour until softened and slightly browned. I know this sounds laborious, but honestly the flavour bomb is worth it; it completely changes the flavour of the tomatoes. Once cooked, put them in a bowl to cool. You can also do them in an air fryer on a lower heat for about 20 mins.
In a large bowl, combine the mince with all the ingredients and mix well.ll, I would advise using your hands at this point as it is much easier to combine this way. Once well combined, shape the mince into small oval-shaped koftas and flatten them slightly so they are easier to fry.
Chill them all in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up before cooking. If you have a barbecue, these would be delicious cooked on it; otherwise, use a non-stick frying pan or griddle. Cook the koftas on all sides until well browned and cooked through. Let them sit for a few moments on the plate to rest.
Now, to serve in a tortilla, toast the tortilla in a pan for a few minutes on each side and then place it on a plate, put the lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, hummus, yoghurt, and mint on it, and roll it up. I then wrap the tortilla in greaseproof paper and tie it with string so it’s easier to eat and keeps everything together.
The other serving option is to serve the Koftas on a plate, with all the toppings on the side and some brown rice on the side; both pics are shown..
If freezing them, place two koftas flat down in a small freezer bag and place on the shelf in the freezer.
Enjoy!
