Maharaj Indian-Spiced Lamb Kofta with Mint Raita

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Juicy lamb kofta infused with Indian spices, grilled until charred, and served alongside a cooling mint yogurt raita. This Indian-inspired lamb recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs ground lamb, onion, finely grated, garlic cloves, minced 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 onion, finely grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb with 1 finely grated small onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp red chili powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Mix gently until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 12 oval-shaped koftas, about 2 inches long each.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the koftas and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until well browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, prepare the mint raita by whisking 1 cup plain yogurt with 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves and 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth.
5. Step 5: Serve the lamb koftas hot with a side of mint raita for dipping.