Middle-Eastern Inspired Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Grilled spiced lamb kofta skewers served with a cooling cucumber tzatziki sauce, perfect for a flavorful Middle Eastern meal. This Middle Eastern 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 380 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 grated onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 small, peeled and grated cucumber
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 1 small finely grated onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape each portion around a skewer into an elongated meatball shape. Brush each kofta with 1 tbsp olive oil.
3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the koftas for 4-5 minutes per side until nicely charred and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, make the tzatziki sauce by squeezing excess water from 1/2 small grated cucumber, then mixing it with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
5. Step 5: Serve the lamb kofta hot with the tzatziki sauce on the side for dipping.