Beetroot Koftas

Here is the recipe for Beetroot Koftas

INGREDIENTS

1. 1 medium onion, peeled


2. 2 garlic cloves, peeled


3. 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for brushing


4. 1 tsp cumin seeds


5. 3 tsps ground cumin


6. 2 tsps ground coriander


7. ¼ tbsp chilli flakes


8. 150g (5¼oz) beetroots


9. 500g (1lb 1¾oz) lamb mince


10. 30g (1oz) fresh mint


11. 30g (1oz) fresh coriander


12. Zest of 2 lemons


13. 1 tsp flaky salt


14. 8 flour tortillas


15. 2 baby gem lettuces


16. 150ml (5¼fl oz) yoghurt

METHODS

1. Finely chop the onion and garlic. Sauté with olive oil until transparent and aromatic.


2. Add the cumin seeds, ground cumin, ground coriander and chilli flakes. Cook for another 2 minutes over a low heat.


3. Peel and grate the beetroots into a large bowl then mix with the lamb.


4. Roughly chop the mint and coriander. Mix into the lamb with lemon zest and salt.


5. Make into 8 equal balls then roll in your hand to form sausage shapes.


6. Thread on to metal skewers and lightly brush with oil.
7. Heat a griddle pan until it’s hot then griddle the koftas for 4 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Warm the tortillas and fill with the koftas, lettuce and yoghurt.

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