Greek Style Lamb Kofta Bowl

• 300 g lamb mince
• 1 garlic clove (minced, for koftas)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 2 small-medium potatoes (cut into wedges)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for wedges)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp oregano
• plum tomatoes (sliced)
• 1 cucumber (half diced for salad, half grated for tzatziki)
• 1/2 red onion (finely sliced)
• 50 g feta cheese (crumbled)
• 6-8 Kalamata olives
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp olive oil (for salad)
• 150 g Greek yogurt
• 1 garlic clove (small, crushed, for tzatziki)
• 1 tsp olive oil (for tzatziki)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh mint or dill (chopped)
• 2 wholemeal pitas (warmed)
• 1 lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)
• extra fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the lamb mince with minced garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, parsley, salt and pepper. Form into kofta shapes (around 6-8 skewers or oval patties).

   10 min
2. 2

   Toss the potato wedges with olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt and pepper. Arrange on a baking tray and cook until golden and crispy.

   25 min
3. 3

   For the Greek salad, combine sliced tomatoes, half the cucumber (diced), sliced red onion, crumbled feta, olives, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.

   5 min
4. 4

   For the tzatziki, mix Greek yogurt with the remaining half cucumber (grated), crushed garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, chopped mint or dill, salt and pepper.

   5 min
5. 5

   Cook the koftas in a hot pan or on a grill until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

   10 min
6. 6

   Warm the pitas. Serve the koftas with wedges, salad, tzatziki, pita, lemon wedges, and extra parsley.

   2 min