Spiced Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-16 · Updated 2026-06-16

Juicy lamb kofta seasoned with warm spices and served with a cooling cucumber tzatziki sauce, perfect for a Mediterranean-inspired meal. This Mediterranean-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 400 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, 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
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 medium, finely diced cucumber
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 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, 1 small 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 thoroughly with your hands until evenly combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 8 evenly sized oval koftas, about 3 inches long.
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 browned on the outside and cooked through.
4. Step 4: While the koftas cook, prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 medium finely diced cucumber, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1 tbsp lemon juice in a small bowl. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
5. Step 5: Serve the lamb koftas hot with a generous dollop of the chilled tzatziki sauce alongside.