Kofte Kebabs with Tzatziki
Bring Mediterranean magic to your table with Kofte Kebabs and Tzatziki! Juicy, spiced kebabs paired with cool, creamy tzatziki make the ultimate flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
- 500 grams minced meat (lamb, beef, or a mix)
- 1 small onion (finely grated or minced)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley or cilantro
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Tzatziki Sauce:
- 200 grams Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber (or half of a medium one)
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice or 0.5 tsp white wine vinegar
- salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ tbsp fresh dill or mint (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the minced meat with onion, garlic, salt, and all the spices.
- Add parsley or cilantro and olive oil.
- Knead the mixture thoroughly until it becomes sticky and well-combined.
- Divide the mixture into 6-8 portions.
- Shape them into long sausage-like forms and gently press them onto the skewers, ensuring they stick firmly.
- Grill, barbecue, or cook on a grill pan.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently to brown evenly on all sides.
- Serve hot with lavash bread, fresh tzatziki sauce, and a fresh vegetable salad (e.g., tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and parsley, dressed with olive oil).
Tzatziki Sauce:
- Grate the small cucumber and squeeze out the excess liquid.
- Finely chop or grate 1–2 garlic cloves.
- Combine the yogurt, cucumber, and garlic in a bowl.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- If desired, mix in finely chopped dill or mint.
- Let it rest in the fridge for 1–2 hours.