Quick Lamb Kofta Wraps
Quick Lamb Kofta Wraps
Ingredients
For the Lamb Kofta
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 4 flour tortillas, large (8-10 inch)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced red onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Divide the lamb mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into an oblong, sausage-like kofta shape, about 3-4 inches long and 1 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, chopped fresh mint, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until well mixed. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the lamb kofta into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Cook the kofta for 3-4 minutes per side, or until nicely browned on all sides and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
While the kofta cooks, warm the tortillas according to package directions (microwave for 15-30 seconds, or briefly heat in a dry skillet).
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
To assemble the wraps, spread a generous amount of the yogurt sauce onto each warm tortilla. Top with shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and 2 lamb kofta.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Fold or roll the tortillas to create wraps and serve immediately.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick Lamb Kofta Wraps
For the Lamb Kofta
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup cucumber, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Serving
- 4 flour tortillas, large (8-10 inch)
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the ground lamb, minced red onion, chopped parsley, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Divide the lamb mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion into an oblong, sausage-like kofta shape, about 3-4 inches long and 1 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, chopped fresh mint, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until well mixed. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the lamb kofta into the pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Cook the kofta for 3-4 minutes per side, or until nicely browned on all sides and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
⏱️ 10 min - 6
While the kofta cooks, warm the tortillas according to package directions (microwave for 15-30 seconds, or briefly heat in a dry skillet).
⏱️ 2 min - 7
To assemble the wraps, spread a generous amount of the yogurt sauce onto each warm tortilla. Top with shredded romaine lettuce, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and 2 lamb kofta.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Fold or roll the tortillas to create wraps and serve immediately.