BBQ Grilled Lamb Kofta Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

Juicy spiced lamb skewers grilled to perfection, served with a cool garlicky yogurt dip — this Middle Eastern-inspired BBQ dish is full of bold flavors and perfect for sharing.

Ingredients:

For the koftas:

• 500g ground lamb
• 1 small onion (grated)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Salt & pepper
• Fresh parsley (chopped)
• Skewers (wooden or metal)

For the yogurt sauce:

• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 garlic clove (grated)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Chopped mint or dill (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine lamb, onion, garlic, spices, salt, and parsley.
2. Shape into long oval shapes and thread onto skewers.
3. Chill for 20–30 min to firm up.
4. Grill over medium-high heat, turning until browned and cooked (10–12 min).
5. Mix sauce ingredients in a bowl.
6. Serve koftas with yogurt sauce and flatbreads.