Sumac-Crusted Lamb Kofta with Tahini Yogurt

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the fresh parsley. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined.

   ~10 min
2. 2

   Shape the lamb mixture into small oval or log shapes, about 2 inches long. Place the sumac on a shallow plate and generously coat each kofta in the sumac, pressing gently to adhere.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the tahini, plain yogurt, and lemon juice until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of water if the sauce is too thick, and season with a pinch of salt.

   ~3 min
4. 4

   Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the sumac-crusted kofta in the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.

   ~15 min
5. 5

   Remove the kofta from the pan and let them rest for a minute. Serve the sumac-crusted lamb kofta immediately with the tahini yogurt sauce on the side.

   ~2 min