True Middle Eastern Spiced Lamb Kofta with Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-25 · Updated 2026-03-25

Tender lamb meatballs infused with cumin and coriander, served with a cooling yogurt-cucumber sauce and pita bread for dipping. This Mediterranean recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground lamb, onion, and garlic 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 1.5 lbs ground lamb
• 1/2 cup grated onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp coriander
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/2 cup grated cucumber
• 1 lemon
• 4 pieces flatbread

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, grated onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, and 1 tsp salt. Mix until well combined. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: For the sauce, whisk yogurt, grated cucumber, juice of 1 lemon, and 1/2 tsp salt. Serve meatballs with sauce and warm flatbread on the side.