Ingredients
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(8 oz/generous 1 cup (225 g) extra-lean minced (ground) Lamb
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2 Garlic
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½ tsp ground Coriander
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a pinch of ground Cumin
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a few sprigs of Mint
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½ grated Lemon Juice
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Salt
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freshly ground Black Pepper
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Tzatziki
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4½ oz/½ cup (125 g) 0% fat Greek Yogurt
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¼ Cucumber
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1 Garlic
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½ Lemon Juice
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a few sprigs of Mint
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To Serve
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2 wholemeal Pitta Breads
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a few crisp Salad Leaves
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1 juicy Tomatoes
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Lemon
Directions
You can use extra-lean minced beef instead of lamb to make the kofta if you prefer, which will save approximately 30 kcals per serving. If you do that though, make sure to recalculate the calorie count!
Steps
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1
Done
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Mix together the lamb, garlic, ground spices, mint, lemon zest and juice and a little seasoning in a bowl. Divide into 6 portions and, using your hands, shape each one into a ball. Preheat the grill (broiler) to high. |
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2
Done
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Thread the balls onto two thin wooden or bamboo skewers, which have been soaked in water to prevent them burning. Place on a metal rack standing in a foil-lined grill (broiler) pan and cook under the preheated grill for about 10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until cooked and appetizingly brown all over. |
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3
Done
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Meanwhile, mix the tzatziki ingredients together in a bowl and season to taste. |
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4
Done
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Warm the pitta breads in a griddle pan or low oven and split each one along the side to open it up and make a ‘pocket’. Remove the kofta balls from the skewers and place inside the pittas with some salad leaves and tomato slices. Top with the tzatziki and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing. |
