Description
Savor the delightful flavors of spiced lamb kofta drizzled with tangy pomegranate sauce, perfect for impressing family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground lamb
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, chopped parsley, grated onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Mix by hand until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Wet your hands slightly and shape the mixture into oval-shaped patties (about six inches long).
- Place the shaped koftas on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the koftas are baking, mix together pomegranate molasses and fresh pomegranate seeds in a small bowl. Stir gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 koftas (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground lamb with ground beef or chicken if desired. - Enhance flavor by adding herbs like mint or cilantro. - For added texture, consider incorporating chopped nuts into the kofta mixture.