Spicy Lamb and Feta Kofta with Smoked Paprika Yogurt

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the fresh parsley and mint. Crumble the feta cheese.

   ~10 min
2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, mint, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Fold in the crumbled feta cheese.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Shape the lamb mixture into small oval kofta (about 1.5 inches long). You should get about 16-20 kofta.

   ~10 min
4. 4

   In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, smoked paprika, and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully add the kofta in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.

   ~10 min
6. 6

   Repeat with the remaining kofta, adding more olive oil as needed.

   ~5 min
7. 7

   Serve the kofta immediately with the smoked paprika yogurt sauce.