Keto Lamb Kofta Recipe - "Easy" Ground Meat Skewers - Delicious! (2024)

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Our Keto lamb Kofta recipe ensures a very tasty and easy dish to make with no nasty high carb fillers that are found in many store-boughtor takeout dishes.

Many food outlets use fillers in their ground meat recipes (burgers, kebabs, koftas and the like) to keep costs low, claiming the need for binding.

Real Lamb Koftas as found in Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine use no such things and are generally Keto or very low-carb anyway.

You can make these keto lamb koftas with many readily available ingredients but you can also experiment with taste.

Ingredients For Keto Lamb Kofta

  • 1.1 pound of Ground Lamb, full-fat version
  • 1 small Onion, diced
  • 1 clove of Garlic, crushed or finely grated
  • 2 teaspoon of Cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon of Mild Paprika, ground
  • 1 teaspoon of Chili Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon of Coriander, ground
  • 1 pinch of Salt
  • 1 sprig of Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon of Olive Oil
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This Lamb Kofta with simple and easy ingredients was so easy that Matt made them (Gerri usually does the cooking around here for good reason).

Get the recipe for our sour cream and cucumber dip on our lamb and halloumi burgers page here.

How To Make Lamb Kofta

  1. Put all the ingredients, except the rosemary and oil, into a mixing bowl and mix well.
  2. Separate the meat into 6 portions and work into a long oval shape.
  3. Push the skewer through the center of the meat so that the meat covers one end of the skewer.
  4. Heat a non-stick frying pan or BBQ plate on high.
  5. Put a dash of olive oil in the frying pan once hot and place the koftas in the pan.
  6. Brush the koftas with olive oil using rosemary sprigs then leave the sprigs in the pan.
  7. Turn the koftas after 2 minutes or when charred on one side.
  8. Turn again after 2 minutes and reduce the heat to medium for 8 minutes. Keep an eye on the underside so as not to burn.
  9. Turn again and cook for a further 8 minutes or until cooked through.
  10. Remove and serve with a side of sour cream and cucumber dip.
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Our Lamb Koftas are very affordable to make, this recipe served 3 people for a little ground lamb and whatever herbs and spices we had available.

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Keto Lamb Kofta Recipe - "Easy" Ground Meat Skewers - Delicious!

These Lamb Koftas are a "delicious and easy" ground meat recipe. We leave any breading or flours out that some traditional recipes call for and replace the Yogurtdip with Sour Cream and Cucumber.

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Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Greek, Middle Eastern

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 20 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 3 people

Calories: 485kcal

Author: Matt Dobson

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Ingredients

  • 1.1 pound Ground Lamb full fat version
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 1 clove Garlic crushed or grated
  • 2 teaspoon Cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon Mild Paprika ground
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander ground
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 sprig Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Put all the ingredients, except the rosemary and oil, into a mixing bowl and mix well.

  • Separate the meat into 6 portions and work into a long oval shape.

  • Push the skewer through the center of the meat so that the meat covers one end of the skewer.

  • Heat a non-stick frying pan or BBQ plate on high.

  • Put a dash of olive oil in the frying pan once hot and place the koftas in the pan.

  • Brush the koftas with olive oil using rosemary sprig then leave the sprig in the pan.

  • Turn the koftas after 2 minutes or when charred on one side.

  • Turn again after 2 minutes and reduce the heat to medium for 8 minutes. Keep an eye on the underside so as not to burn.

  • Turn again and cook for a further 8 minutes or until cooked through.

  • Remove and serve with a side of sour cream and cucumber dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 170g | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3.7mg

Check out our ground beef recipes for more easy and affordable meat dishes.

To make more keto lamb koftas just increase the servings size in the recipe card above.

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Matt Dobson

I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.

2 thoughts on “Keto Lamb Kofta Recipe – “Easy” Ground Meat Skewers – Delicious!”

  1. I just made these tonight as we had friends over. They were absolutely delicious and so easy. I made the recipe into 8, as there were 4 of us, and they were quite large. Our friends commented that they were tastier than ones we’d had recently at a restaurant.

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    • Thanks for the feedback Sandie Glad you liked them.

      We’re making them almost weekly ourselves such an easy recipe to put together.

      Matt

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Keto Lamb Kofta Recipe - "Easy" Ground Meat Skewers - Delicious! (2024)

FAQs

What is kofta seasoning made of? ›

How to Make Kofta. Follow along with these simple procedures to make this amazing Kofta Recipe: In a large bowl mix together the ground meat, onions, garlic, parsley, mint, sumac, allspice, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, until combined and then refrigerate.

How to make lamb koftas jamie oliver? ›

Put a griddle pan on a high heat. Scrunch the minced lamb and harissa in your clean hands until well mixed. Divide into 6 pieces, then shape into koftas with your fingertips, leaving dents in the surface to increase the gnarly bits as they cook. Griddle for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until sizzling and golden.

What is the difference between kofta and kabob? ›

Kofta can be served as meatballs or it can be formed onto skewers as kebabs and cooked over an open flame. Traditional kebabs are usually made with cubed meat. Kofta kebabs, on the other hand, are made with ground meat. They're typically made with beef, lamb or a combination of the two.

What can I use instead of corn flour for kofta? ›

Corn Starch: Corn starch is the same as white corn flour. It helps the kofta ingredients bind together. Arrow root powder or tapioca flour works well too but make sure you use only little oil to fry them. Cashews: Cashews are used in both kofta balls and even in the curry.

What is kofta called in English? ›

Kofta is a family of meatball or meatloaf dishes found in Balkan, Middle Eastern, North African, South Caucasian, South Asian and Central Asian cuisines.

How do you make lamb taste good? ›

Season Well: Pat the chops dry and season them with a mix of olive oil, paprika, thyme, garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Marinate for at least 5 minutes, or up to an hour if possible. Searing: Preheat a cast iron skillet or heavy pan over medium-high heat. Sear the lamb chops for 3-5 minutes on each side.

What is the difference between kofta and Kafta? ›

Both kafta and kofta are the same thing: a meatball made with ground meat and mixed with herbs, Middle Eastern spices and onions. In Lebanon it is known as kafta and in other Middle Eastern countries and India it is widely known as Kofta.

Is kofta Greek or Turkish? ›

Köfte is the Turkish variant of meatballs made from minced meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, onions and a variety of spices. Of course, each establishment and even each family has their own take, but the main ingredients usually don't differ greatly.

What ethnicity is kofta? ›

Kofta is a type of "meatball" that originates from the Middle East and India. The word kofta comes from the Persian word kūfta, which means "to beat or to grind," which references the ground meat typically used to make kofta recipes.

What are the side effects of kofta? ›

Side Effects of Kofta are Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting, Fever, Hypersensitivity, Injection site inflammation, Inflammation of vein, Abdominal pain.

Is lamb kofta unhealthy? ›

Lamb kofta dishes are especially popular and are cooked in gravy and spices to your taste. Despite being known in Europe as a more unhealthy, fast food dish, they can very much be made to make a decent hearty meal. They are as healthy as ever when you use Lo-dough as your bread alternative.

What does kofta taste like? ›

In a master-level malai kofta dish, you'll find dumplings that are crunchy and crispy on the outside yet creamy and velvety on the inside. After the delicious fried dumplings are dunked in a sweet and lightly spiced curry, they ascend to heavenly status.

What is the seasoning in Arabic food? ›

The Arabic word for spices, “baharat” refers to a Middle Eastern seasoning blend that's also known as Lebanese seven-spice blend. The mixture varies by region but it typically contains some combination of black pepper, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, cumin, paprika, cardamom and cloves.

What is the difference between kofta and kafta? ›

Both kafta and kofta are the same thing: a meatball made with ground meat and mixed with herbs, Middle Eastern spices and onions. In Lebanon it is known as kafta and in other Middle Eastern countries and India it is widely known as Kofta.

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