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pistachio-kofta

Pistachio Kofta

A delicious and unique twist on traditional kofta, made with pistachios.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Kofta Ingredients

  • 500 g Ground Lamb
  • 100 g Pistachios shelled
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your grill or oven to 200°C (400°F).
  2. 2. In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until they are finely ground.
  3. 3. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, ground pistachios, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  4. 4. Form the mixture into small logs or patties and thread onto skewers if using.
  5. 5. Brush the koftas with olive oil and place them on the grill or in the oven. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are cooked through and nicely browned.
  6. 6. Serve hot with your favorite sides or dips.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Kofta, Main Course, Pistachio
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