Lamb Kofta with Hummus Dip
Published in Finger Foods
Moroccan flavours.
Ingredients: Kofta:
- 500 g minced lean lamb
- 200 g sausage mince
- 150 g onion finely grated
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tbl chopped dhania
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbl tomato paste
- 35 g stale breadcrumbs (not dried)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
- oil for deep frying
Ingredients: Hummus:
- 2 x 310 gr tins chickpeas (or equivalent fresh-cooked)
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 60 ml tahini
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 125 ml buttermilk
- 60 ml water
Preparation:
- Combine all ingredients for the koftas, seasoning to taste.
- Shape tablespoons of the mixture into ovals. Place on tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- As close as possible to serving time, deep fry the koftas until browned and cooked through.
- Alternatively, and as a healthier alternative, the koftas may be baked in a very hot oven or grilled. Serve with the hummus dip.
- To make the Hummus Dip, blitz all the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
Makes about 40 koftas.
Primary Ingredients: breadcrumbs, buttermilk, dhania, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, lamb mince, sausage mince, tahini, tinned chickpeas, tomato paste