LAMB KOFTAS WITH SPICY TAHINI DIP
LAMB KOFTAS WITH SPICY TAHINI DIP
LAMB KOFTAS WITH SPICY TAHINI DIP

Ingredients
  • 500g/1lb 2oz lean lamb mince
  • 50g/1¾oz sweet potato
  • grated
  • 50g/1¾oz fresh breadcrumbs
  • 50g/1¾oz Greek-style plain yoghurt
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • crushed
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1 bunch flatleaf parsley
  • finely chopped
  • olive oil
  • for greasing
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 200g/7oz Greek-style plain yoghurt
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 lemons
  • juice only
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • crushed
  • ¼ tsp hot chilli powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 8 crisp Little Gem leaves
  • 1 tsp fresh mint
  • finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh coriander
  • finely chopped
  • 1 tsp flatleaf parsley
  • finely chopped
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas 4.
  • For the koftas
  • mix all the ingredients up to and including the parsley together and season with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 16 ovals.
  • Lightly grease a baking tray with the oil. Arrange the koftas on the tray and bake for 30–35 minutes
  • turning after 20 minutes.
  • For the tahini dip
  • mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Stir in 3–6 tablespoons water if you prefer a looser dip.
  • To serve
  • place two lettuce leaves on each of four plate
  • top with four koftas
  • drizzle with the tahini dip and sprinkle with the herbs. Roll up the leaves and enjoy.