Juicy Lamb Kofta with Mint & Yogurt Tahini Sauce | Easy Mediterranean Meat Patties

These lamb koftas are honestly one of my favorite things to make. Juicy, full of flavor, and so easy to make. I always go for lamb over beef because it just has more depth and the fresh mint takes it to another level
They’re amazing with a creamy yogurt tahini sauce (highly recommend not skipping that), and you can eat them with flatbread, rice, or just a simple salad.
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INGREDIENTS
For the koftas:
500 g minced lamb 1.1 lbs
1 small onion finely chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
Small handful fresh parsley about ½ cup
A few mint leaves about 1/3 cup
2 tbsp breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 ¼ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
Tallow or olive oil, or ghee for frying

For the yogurt tahini sauce:
250 g Greek yogurt 1 cup
2 tbsp tahini
1 garlic clove finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon about 1 tbsp
¼ tsp salt
Chopped parsley to taste

Instructions
Finely chop the onion, garlic, parsley, and mint, or pulse in a food processor.
In a large bowl, mix the lamb, chopped aromatics, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices. Combine with your hands until well mixed.
Form the mixture into small patties, flattening slightly. You should get around 12–14.
Heat oil or tallow in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the koftas in batches, 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
Serve koftas warm with the yogurt tahini sauce.