Youll be surprised how many of the spices you already have for this Lamb Koftas recipe theyre pantry standards.

And of course cinnamon, a baking staple Apple Cake,Churros,Muffins,Oatmeal Raisin cookies.

I am never without cinnamon!

Lamb Koftas on a platter, ready to stuff into pita bread with minted salad and yogurt sauce

Prevent screen from sleeping

Cinnamon is the secret ingredient in Lamb Koftas thats so distinctly Middle Eastern and makes these intoxicating!

What are lamb koftas?

Koftas refers to a dish made with spiced ground meat (mince).

Hand holding Lamb Koftas stuffed I pita bread

Where do lamb koftas come from?

No one country can declare themselves to be the creator of lamb koftas!

What goes in lamb koftas

Heres what you need.

What goes in lamb koftas

How many of these spices doyoualready have??

(PPS While these arelambkoftas, this recipe works equally well with beef!)

I even grate the onion straight into the bowl.

How to make Lamb Koftas

And theres justno avoiding getting your hands dirtyto confirm the spices are well mixed throughout the meat.

Its half the fun!

Remember:skewers are optional!

Lemon Yogurt Sauce for Lamb Koftas

Best way to cook lamb koftas

Grill over charcoal the ultimate and traditional way!

Sometimes I like to add a dollop of Tahini which adds another layer of richness.

And if Im serving these at a gathering, Ill usually addHummusas another sauce option.

Lamb Koftas on a platter served with pita bread, minted cabbage salad and yogurt sauce

What to serve with Lamb Koftas

The most common way koftas are served are as wraps.

Pile it all onto a platter and let your guests help themselves!

Lamb Koftas on a platter, ready to stuff into pita bread with minted salad and yogurt sauce

Prevent screen from sleeping

Dozer white leather couch