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Spicy koftas on herb salad with caramelised lemon and garlic tzatziki

Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 2
From Ready Steady Cook

Method


  1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.

  2. Soak four wooden skewers in a bowl of cold water for 10-15 minutes, then drain.

  3. For the koftas, place all of the ingredients, except the flour and oil, into a food processor and blend until well combined. With floured hands, shape the meat mixture around the wooden skewers, then rub the oil over the meat.

  4. Heat a griddle pan until smoking and cook the koftas for 3-4 minutes, or until browned on all sides. Transfer to the oven for 6-8 minutes, or until completely cooked through.

  5. For the tzatziki, mix together the yoghurt, garlic and mint in a small bowl and season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  6. For the caramelised lemon, heat a frying pan until smoking and place the lemon, cut-side down, into the pan. Leave to cook for 4-5 minutes, until the flesh is caramelised and dark brown in colour.

  7. To serve, pile the herb leaves on a serving plate, drizzle over the balsamic vinegar and olive oil and arrange the koftas on top. Serve the tzatziki in a small bowl on the side and garnish the plate with the caramelised lemon.

Ingredients

For the koftas

  • 225g/8oz lamb leg steaks, bones removed
  • 1 tsp medium curry powder
  • ½ tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 100g/3½oz white breadcrumbs
  • 1 free-range egg, beaten
  • plain flour, for dusting
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the tzatziki

  • 4 tbsp Greek-style yoghurt
  • 1 clove garlic, finely diced
  • 3 tbsp chopped fresh mint
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the caramelised lemon

  • ½ lemon

To serve

  • 1 handful assorted herb leaves (parsley, coriander, chives, chervil)
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

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