Spiced Lamb Koftas with Mint & Cucumber Raita
Flavorful and satisfying keto-friendly lamb koftas seasoned with aromatic spices, served alongside a refreshing and cooling mint and cucumber yogurt sauce. A perfect low-carb, high-protein meal.
1560 calories
$5 per serving
$25 min
2 servings
keto, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 400g lamb mince
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 30g fresh mint, chopped
- 30ml olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 150g full-fat Greek yogurt
- 100g cucumber, grated
- 15ml fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1.In a large bowl, combine the lamb mince, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and half of the chopped fresh mint. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2.Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a small, oval kofta.
- 3.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place the koftas in the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- 4.While the koftas are cooking, prepare the raita. Squeeze the grated cucumber to remove excess water. In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, the remaining chopped mint, and lemon juice. Season with a pinch of salt.
- 5.Serve the hot lamb koftas immediately with the cool mint and cucumber raita on the side for a delicious and balanced keto meal.
Nutrition Information
125g
fat
16g
carbs
4g
fiber
96g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe is packed with high-quality protein from lamb to support muscle health and satiety. The use of non-starchy vegetables and full-fat Greek yogurt provides essential vitamins, minerals, and probiotics while keeping the carbohydrate count extremely low, making it ideal for a ketogenic diet.
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