with Garlicky Naan and Zahtar Sweet Potato Fries
For the second stop on our “Street Food” Taste Tour, we’re celebrating the melting-pot of flavours that make Indian cuisine so delicious. Traditionally, Koftas in India are usually served cooked in a spicy curry and are eaten with rice or warmed Indian bread. We’ve given this recipe a fresh twist, serving our spiced lamb koftas on warm garlic naan, making them a great thing to eat with your hands and enjoy al fresco. Pair with a cold beer, kick back and you’ll be transported to the palm-fringed beaches of India.
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Utensils
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Greek Style Natural Yoghurt
75
Panko Breadcrumbs
10
Green Chilli
1
Medium Tomato
2
Lamb Mince
200
Sweet Potato
2
Garlic Clove
2
Plain Naans
2
Flat Leaf Parsley
1
Iceberg Lettuce
0.5
Ground Cumin
1
Za'atar
1
Mint
1
Red Onion
0.5
Olive Oil
1
Water for the Lamb
100
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Halve and peel the red onion. Chop one into very small pieces (see ingredients for amount you need). Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).Halve the chilli lengthways, deseed then finely chop. Roughly chop the flat leaf parsley (stalks and all). Pick the mint leaves from their stalks and finely chop (discard the stalks). Chop the sweet potatoes into 2cm wide wedges (no need to peel!).
Pop the wedges on a large low sided wide baking tray. Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then spread out in a single layer. Once your oven is hot, roast on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 25-30 mins. Turn halfway through cooking. Tip: Use two baking trays if necessary, you want the potatoes nicely spread out.
Pop the cumin in a bowl and add the finely chopped red onion, panko breadcrumbs and half the garlic, half the parlsey, half the mint and half the chilli. Add the water (see ingredients for amount) and season with salt and pepper, stir together then add the lamb mince. Use your hands to combine the ingredients, then shape into 3 small sausage shapes per person. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands after handling raw meat.
Meanwhile, heat a splash of oil in a large frying pan over high heat. When hot, add the koftas and brown on all sides, 2-3 mins. Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes into small chunks. Halve the lettuce and then thinly slice (see ingredients for amount you need). Mix the remaining garlic with olive oil (see ingredients for amount).
When the koftas are browned, lower the heat to medium and keep cooking for another 6-8 mins. Turn every 2 mins or so. IMPORTANT: The koftas are cooked when no longer pink in the middle. Meanwhile, spoon the garlicky oil over the naan breads and place on a baking tray. When the fries have 4 mins left, warm the naans in the oven for 3-4 mins. Get ready to serve!
Place a warm, garlicky naan on each plate. Share the salad between your naans. Top with the koftas and a sprinkling of the remaining mint, parsley and chilli. Finish with a drizzle of Greek yoghurt. Sprinkle the zahtar spice on the fries, toss to coat and serve alongside. Enjoy!
878
kcal
Energy (kcal)
3676
kJ
Energy (kJ)
28
g
Fat
10
g
of which saturates
123
g
Carbohydrate
26
g
of which sugars
36
g
Protein
1.31
g
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with Sweet Potato Wedges, Baby Gem Salad and Yoghurt
with Sweet Potato Wedges, Baby Gem Salad and Yoghurt
with Zahtar Sweet Potato Wedges, Baby Gem Salad and Yoghurt
with Sweet Potato Wedges, Baby Gem Salad and Yoghurt
with Sweet Potato Wedges, Baby Gem Salad and Yoghurt
with Zahtar Sweet Potato Wedges, Baby Gem Salad and Yoghurt