Name: Mini lamb kofta with hummus dip
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 500 gram minced lamb; 200 gram sausage mince; 1 brown onion (150g), grated finely; 1 egg; 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup (35g) stale breadcrumbs; vegetable oil, for deep-frying; Hummus dip; 2 x 300g cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/4 cup (60ml) tahini; 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice; 1/2 cup (125ml) buttermilk; 1/4 cup (60ml) water

Mini lamb kofta with hummus dip

Tasty, simple and spicy little lamb kofta that are great for summer lunches, cocktail parties or as spicy snacks.

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Makes 40 Item

Cook

30M

Ingredients

500 gram minced lamb

200 gram sausage mince

1 brown onion (150g), grated finely

1 egg

2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander leaves

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1/2 cup (35g) stale breadcrumbs

vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Hummus dip

2 x 300g cans chickpeas, rinsed, drained

1 clove garlic, crushed

1/4 cup (60ml) tahini

1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice

1/2 cup (125ml) buttermilk

1/4 cup (60ml) water

Method

1.Combine lamb and sausage mince in large bowl with onion, egg, coriander, spices, paste and breadcrumbs. Shape level tablespoons of mixture into ovals, place on tray, cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.

2.Make the hummus dip. Blend or process ingredients until smooth.

3.Heat oil in large saucepan; deep-fry kofta, in batches, until browned and cooked through. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve with hummus dip.

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