Last Updated on 15 September, 2026 by Elby | The Tasteful Pantry
This succulent lamb kofta is an incredibly easy dish to make and a great alternative to meatballs or rissoles. My meat of choice is lamb (delicious with the lemon), but you can swap for beef or chicken mince, depending on cost and what is available. Or how about a batch of each? And if you’re looking for additional Middle Eastern recipes for a dinner party, try my Middle Eastern lamb fillets.
My spiced sausage rolls have similar flavours and they’re great for finger food parties. You could make these koftas alongside some yoghurt dipping sauce as additional party food to the sausage rolls.
Why not make life a little easier and plan ahead. Prepare the kofta mix and freeze it in an airtight container before shaping. Any prep time you can shave off during the week is priceless!
The lamb kofta can be shaped around a skewer, and this can make it easier for cooking on a barbeque or over a flame, while keeping the meat succulent. However, I prefer to form small, slightly flattened oval shaped kofta without the skewer. Easier to turn into wraps, which is our go to, and quicker to make. Still cook them over a flame, when possible, to absorb that charred, smokey flavour. If you do choose to shape the lamb kofta around wooden skewers and cook over a flame, be sure to soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes first. You don’t want the skewers to catch alight.
The aromatic Middle Eastern spices in these lamb kofta are some of my favourite. They heighten the flavour of the dish, while the touch of citrus brings a nice refreshing edge. Make sure the lamb koft are not overcooked, to ensure they remain succulent.
Serving the Lamb Kofta
Wraps: Fill Lebanese bread with kofta, zesty hummus, salad and fresh coriander, and try toasting it lightly in a sandwich press. Our household love these.
Rice: Serve warm lamb kofta on a bed of rice with fresh tomato and cucumber salad. Top with a drizzle of garlic yoghurt dressing.
Snack: Eat the kofta hot or cold for a quick afternoon protein fix or take them to your next picnic – the combination of lamb with a hint of lemon is delicious!
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Lamb Kofta
*Note: Adjusting servings will not adjust the ‘light grey’ quantities
Ingredients
- 500 grams lamb mince
- 3 tsp cumin - ground
- 2 tsp coriander - ground
- 1 tsp lemon rind
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander - finely chopped
- 1 tbsp oil - for pan frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined.
- With wet hands, roll and press into small sausage shapes, approximately 7cm long (see notes).
- Place on a plate, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, longer if possible (see notes).
- Barbeque or grill: Cook for 1-2 minutes on all sides over a medium flame, depending on thickness. Pan: Heat oil in a large cast iron or griddle pan over medium high heat and cook the kofta for 1-2 minutes on all sides or until cooked to your liking.
To Serve
- Serve on a wrap with salads or on rice with yoghurt dressing.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutrition and calorie figures are estimates only.
Easy to make on a weeknight, healthy and everyone enjoyed it.