Cinematic Spiced Lamb Kofta with Pomegranate Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-29 · Updated 2026-05-29

Juicy lamb kofta infused with warm spices and herbs, finished with a tangy-sweet pomegranate glaze evoking the intricate plot twists of Inception. This Middle Eastern-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground lamb, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 small, finely chopped onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• 1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb with 1 small finely chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 12 evenly sized oval kofta about 2 inches long.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kofta and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through, about 12 minutes total.
4. Step 4: While the kofta cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses and 1 tbsp honey in a small bowl.
5. Step 5: In the last 2 minutes of cooking, brush the pomegranate glaze over each kofta, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
6. Step 6: Remove kofta from the skillet and rest for 5 minutes before serving with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.