Lamb Koftas with Mango Yogurt Sauce & Pickled Cabbage

Name: Lamb Koftas with Mango Yogurt Sauce & Pickled Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g lamb mince; 1 small head of red cabbage finely shredded; 1 red onion finely grated; 2 clove garlic finely grated; 15 g dill leaves picked; 1 serving pickled red onions, pickled red chillies and olives; 5 soft wholemeal flatbreads or pittas; 200 g Danone Skyr Plain Yoghurt; 3 tbsp mango chutney; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp za'atar; 1/2 tsp Caster sugar (for buttercream); 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 3 tbsp vegetable oil for frying

Juicy, spiced lamb patties paired with a sweet and tangy mango yogurt sauce and quick-pickled red cabbage. This vibrant Middle Eastern-inspired meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a weekend feast.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time25 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

lamb mince
500 g
small head of red cabbage finely shredded
1
red onion finely grated
1
garlic finely grated
2 clove
dill leaves picked
15 g
pickled red onions, pickled red chillies and olives
1 serving
soft wholemeal flatbreads or pittas
5
Danone Skyr Plain Yoghurt
200 g
mango chutney
3 tbsp
ground cumin
2 tsp
ground coriander
2 tsp
za'atar
2 tsp
Caster sugar (for buttercream)
0.5 tsp
red wine vinegar
3 tbsp
vegetable oil for frying
3 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by lightly pickling the cabbage. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage with red wine vinegar, caster sugar, and a generous pinch of salt. Massage the mixture with your hands to soften the cabbage, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lamb mince, ground cumin, ground coriander, za'atar, grated garlic, and grated red onion. Mix thoroughly using your hands, then shape the mixture into 14-15 small, round patties.

Prepare the sauce by whisking together the Skyr yogurt and mango chutney in a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt to taste, then set aside.

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the patties in the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are just cooked through and still juicy.