Spicy Middle Eastern Kofte

Flavorful lamb meatballs seasoned with sumac and garam masala, baked then finished with a sweet pomegranate and honey glaze.

Lamb Appetiser Meatballs Barbecue Middle Eastern

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

105

kcal / serving

1680.5 kcal total

Carbs

9.8g

per serving

156.4 g total

Fat

5.3g

per serving

84.2 g total

Protein

4.9g

per serving

78.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

kofte

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

tbsp

Pomegranate Molasses

Fruits

0.5

piece

Pomegranate

seeds only, to serve

Meat

400

Lamb Mince

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

peeled, crushed

tbsp

Sumac

tsp

Garam Masala

tsp

Black Pepper

cracked

tsp

Sea Salt

Other

tbsp

Honey

clear

Vegetables

piece

Shallot

peeled, very finely chopped

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C or light the barbecue.

Mix all kofte ingredients in a large bowl by hand until well combined.

Shape the mixture into 16 sausages and place on a baking tray.

Cook the kofte for 10 to 12 minutes until done.

Heat honey and pomegranate molasses gently in a pan to make the glaze.

Spear the hot kofte with cocktail sticks and arrange on a platter.

Brush with warm glaze, sprinkle with pomegranate seeds, and serve.