DIY Kofta Burgers Recipe
This recipe for DIY Kofta Burgers features flavorful lamb mince mixed with aromatic spices and fresh ingredients, grilled to perfection and served in soft pitta breads with fresh vegetables and yogurt. Perfect for a delicious homemade burger experience with a Middle Eastern twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 16 small burgers 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
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Kofta Burgers
- 1kg lamb mince
- 2 onions, coarsely grated
- 1 garlic bulb, broken into cloves and finely chopped or grated
- 6 tbsp garam masala
- bunch coriander, chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp chilli sauce, plus extra to serve
- good pinch of salt
To Serve
- 8 pitta breads
- 4 tomatoes, halved and sliced
- half a red cabbage, shredded
- 1 red onion, sliced (optional)
- small pot plain yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the Kofta Mixture: Tip the lamb mince into a large bowl along with coarsely grated onions, finely chopped or grated garlic, garam masala, chopped coriander if using, chilli sauce, and a good pinch of salt. Use your hands to mix everything thoroughly by squelching the ingredients together until fully combined.
- Form Burgers: Pat the mince mixture into 16 small burger shapes. You can freeze these burgers for up to 1 month or chill them in the refrigerator for up to a day if preparing in advance.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to its highest setting to ensure a nice char and quick cooking.
- Grill the Burgers: Place the burgers in a single layer on a baking tray. Depending on the tray size, you may need to work in batches. Grill the burgers on the highest shelf for 5-6 minutes per side until they are browned on the outside and cooked through.
- Assemble and Serve: Arrange the grilled kofta burgers on a platter and serve with pitta breads, sliced tomatoes, shredded red cabbage, sliced red onions if using, and plain yogurt. Allow everyone to construct their own burgers with these fresh accompaniments, and add extra chilli sauce to taste.
Notes
- You can freeze the formed burgers for up to 1 month; just thaw before grilling.
- Adjust the amount of chilli sauce based on your heat preference.
- Using fresh coriander adds a lovely herby note but is optional.
- Ensure the grill is hot before cooking to get a nice sear on the burgers.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the burgers in a hot skillet or under a broiler as alternatives.
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