• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Lucy Loves

A charming food blog with recipes and other ramblings which may or may not be of interest to you

  • Home
  • Blog
  • About Lucy
  • Recipes
    • Recipe A-Z
  • Contact Lucy Loves
  • Lucy Loves Press Page
  • My Privacy and Cookies Policy
    • Cookie Policy
  • Reviews and That

June 11, 2015 By Lucy 7 Comments

Lamb Kofta-ish with Flatbreads

Lamb Kofta with Flatbread Recipe

I stumbled across this recipe while sitting in traffic on the way home from work. I was parked up, no need to notify the authorities, because Ben had informed me he ‘wasn’t feeling’ what I had in mind for his supper that evening. I had, in my usual style, grabbed a mystery item from the freezer for supper while running out of the house, only to find out it was a rogue pound of lamb mince later on in the day. I had planned to make this into a keema style mince curry, but this was not what the moody, GCSE beleaguered teenager fancied, so the mystery mince became these delicious Lamb Kofta with Flatbreads.

This could not be an easier, or quicker supper – coat off to table time is 35 minutes, tops. I would certainly not have attempted these if they had been taxing, strenuous or involving yet another trip to Waitrose. I found the Kofta inspiration on the BBC Good Food website and Flatbreads from the ever brilliant, Jamie Oliver. Most of the ingredients were store cupboard favourites, which is always a complete bonus. I adapted the recipes to suit our tastes, I increased the spices and used an old trick I use with burgers, which is to add a tablespoon of mayo, as this keeps the kofta moist *twice in one week, sorry* and binds them brilliantly.

I have now made these several times, and they are always inhaled. The lamb is soft and fragrant and the bread is buttery and addictive, one piece is never enough. Which is just as well as the recipe makes eight.

Kofta-with-flatbread-lucyloves-foodblog

Here’s everything you’ll need for this wonderfully quick supper. Minus some butter for the flatbreads, because, let’s face it, it wouldn’t be traditional unless I’d forgotten something.

Start with the Kofta. Pop the lamb mince in a big bowl and add in the cumin, coriander, fresh mint and crushed garlic.

Kofta-with-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Kofta-with-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-with-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Next add a large tablespoon of mayonnaise to hold the mix together and keep the kofta good and juicy. Add a teaspoon of salt and some pepper then give it all a bloody good mix with a spoon or your hands if you are feeling that way inclined.

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbread-lucyloves-foodblog

Take your grill pan and line with foil unless you want to wash up a really nasty mucky pan later. Then fashion the lamb into eight small burger sized patties or if you want to stick with tradition, press it around pre soaked bamboo or metal skewers. Set the kofta to one side while you crack on with the flatbreads.

Lamb-kofta-flatbread-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

For these wonderful breads, weigh out the flour and add the baking powder and salt. Add in a pinch of chilli flakes if you like a hint of heat.

Lamb-kofta-flabreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Next, stir in the yoghurt. I had Greek style yoghurt but any plain yoghurt would do here. Form this into a loose ball of dough and tip onto a floured surface.

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

It’s so sticky at first, but bear with it, the dough will come together in the end. Especially if you have big hands like me.

Lamb-kofta-flatbread-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Put your griddle or lightly oiled frying pan onto heat up for the breads and put the grill on medium to heat up for the kofta.

Give the dough a little knead then cut it into eight equal-ish pieces. Roll each piece into a rustic *rough – as I am rubbish at making things look perfect* circle.

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

And now it’s time to bring this lovely dish together. Put the lamb kofta under the pre heated grill to cook and at the same time start griddling your breads. Pop each piece of dough onto the pre heated griddle and press down.

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

After around two minutes or when the bread has puffed up slightly, turn it over. Once the bread is nicely browned on the other side, pop it onto a baking tray, add a knob of butter and put in a low oven to keep warm while you continue with the rest of the dough.

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbread-lucyloves-foodblog

Your lamb will need turning after about 5 to 6 minutes, then the second side will need a further 4 to 5 minutes. The kofta are cooked when they are golden and sizzling and cooked through.

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Now this brilliant, fragrant dish is ready to assemble. Serve these kofta with a minty, cucumber, yoghurt dressing and leaves. Or any accompaniments of your choice – Ben couldn’t eat his without a large dollop of ketchup.

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

The bread to kofta ratio is not equal so you will have plenty of bread left over. We didn’t as I ate about three while I was making them.

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

Lamb-kofta-flatbreads-lucyloves-foodblog

I love this recipe and am really excited to pass it on. It’s just the kind of time saving, fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants supper making I like. And the family inhaled every last Kofta and every last buttery bread. Well, the ones I hadn’t already eaten myself.

Lots of love

Lucy x

Lamb Kofta with Flatbread Recipe

Optimistically serves 2 to 4 people as a light meal (in our house, serves 1)

You will need a griddle and grill pan – or you could barbeque both the kofta and the breads, weather permitting

Koftas

500g lamb mince

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground coriander

2 cloves of garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon salt and a sprinkle of pepper

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Flatbreads

350g self raising flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

350g plain yoghurt

a pinch of chilli flakes or additional herbs of your choosing

oil for griddle and soft butter for slathering on the breads

Serve the kofta and breads with leaves and minted yoghurt or accompaniments of your choosing 

For the Kofta

Take a large bowl and add the lamb mince. Follow in with the ground cumin, coriander, crushed garlic, fresh mint and mayonnaise. Add the teaspoon of salt and shake of pepper, then mix with a spoon or go in with your nice clean hands, and mix until the spices are interspersed and the mince holds its shape. Fashion the spiced lamb into 8 patties or form into traditional kofta shapes around pre soaked bamboo or metal skewers. Leave these to one side while you prepare the flatbreads. These can be grilled or barbecued while you griddle your flatbreads.

Lightly oil your grill pan or barbecue and add the kofta. Grill for around 5 to 6 minutes on a medium heat, on each side, turning once they are golden and sizzling nicely.

For the flatbreads 

Pre heat the oven to keep the cooked breads warm.

In a large bowl put the flour, salt, baking powder, yoghurt and herbs and spices, if you using, and mix it all together with a wooden spoon or with your hands. Fashion the dough into a ball and place onto a floured work surface. Knead briefly to bring it all together then cut into 8 even-ish sized balls.

Roll each ball into an artisan/rustic/rough circle and pop to one side while you heat your griddle or frying pan. Put your lightly oiled griddle/pan onto heat then cook each flatbread for roughly 2 minutes on each side, or until puffed slightly and with lovely brown char grilled lines. Melt a knob of butter on each bread before putting on a baking tray to keep warm in a low oven until all your breads and kofta are cooked.

To serve

Serve your fragrant kofta on a warm flatbread, slathered with a minty, cucumber yoghurt dressing and fresh leaves.

print

Filed Under: Family Meals, Kids, Lamb, Lunch, Main courses, Recipes, Summer




Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Amanda says

    July 8, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Oh my goodness lucy these kebabs are so good:) made them again this week…with pork mince by mistake? But equally as delicious! Only problem is can’t stop eating them!! Xx

    Reply
    • Lucy says

      July 8, 2015 at 11:00 pm

      Thanks so much, so pleased you liked them. I’ve made them with pork too, just as yum. Lucy x

      Reply
  2. Amanda martin says

    February 4, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    These kebabs are absolutely delicious! Thanks again Lucy for rescuing me from the recurring ‘what to eat tonight’ nightmare!
    Amanda xxx

    Reply
    • Lucy says

      February 4, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      Thanks so much! I have that feeling most nights too. Lucy xx

      Reply
  3. plasterer bristol says

    August 9, 2016 at 7:32 am

    Never tried making these before, looks like a delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing.

    Simon

    Reply
    • Lucy says

      August 9, 2016 at 10:14 am

      Thanks, Simon, these are super delicious. Lucy x

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

ABOUT LUCY

I am Lucy. A barely 50 year old with roles a-plenty. Mum to two boys and a dog, wife, PA and now blogger. We live in the suburbs of SW London and pretty much constantly have our noses in the trough. Read More…

Have a little look at these

Peanut-butter-honey-granola-lucyloves-foodblog

Peanut Butter and Honey Granola

spicy-prawns-green-beans-recipe-lucyloves-foodblog

Spicy Prawns with Green Beans

My Chicken Parmigiana

Chocolate-yoghurt-pudding-recipe-lucyloves-foodblog

Quick Chocolate Yoghurt Pudding

lucyck

lucyck
This @ottolenghi inspired Rice with Lamb and Spice This @ottolenghi inspired Rice with Lamb and Spiced Chicken would make a beyond tasty, slightly show-offy change to your usual Easter roast 
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #instablogger #instablog #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #frommytable #fromscratch #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instafood #f52community #easter #lamb #ottolenghi #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #foodspotting #eat #delicious #recipetesting #homecooking #homecook
Making one piece of steak feed 3-4 makes my Beef C Making one piece of steak feed 3-4 makes my Beef Chow Mein much cheaper and far less gloopy than a crappy takeaway ❤️
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #instablogger #instablog #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #frommytable #fromscratch #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instafood #f52community #beef #fakeaway #chowmein #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #foodspotting #eat #delicious #recipetesting #homecooking #homecook
If funds are low and you’re a hoarder of jam jar If funds are low and you’re a hoarder of jam jars like myself these Victoria Sponge Cake Jars are the Mother’s Day gift for you 💖 
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #instablogger #instablog #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #frommytable #fromscratch #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instafood #f52community #mothersday #cakejars #victoriasponge #homemadegifts #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #foodspotting #eat #delicious #recipetesting #homecooking #homecook
My Roasted Gnocchi with Sausage is the bloody tast My Roasted Gnocchi with Sausage is the bloody tasty product of a fruitful fridge forage and a total lethargy for cooking mid week meals 
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #instablogger #instablog #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #frommytable #fromscratch #traybake #sausages #gnocchi #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instafood #f52community #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #foodspotting #eat #delicious #recipetesting #homecooking #frugalfood
These Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes *mine were fat babi These Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes *mine were fat babies can I just say* will make your Shrove Tuesday a slaving over a hot stove free zone 🥞
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #instablogger #instablog #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #frommytable #fromscratch #pancakes #shrovetuesday #pancakeday #dutchbabies #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instafood #f52community #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #foodspotting #eat #delicious #recipetesting #homecooking #homecook
This Salted Caramel Espresso Martini may be the be This Salted Caramel Espresso Martini may be the best after dinner cocktail ever *and means you don’t have to make a pud*❤️
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #instablogger #instablog #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #cocktails #friday #espressomartini #frommytable #fromscratch #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instadrink #cocktails #f52community #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #drinkspotting #drink #delicious #recipetesting #valentines
Romance isn’t dead in our house, it’s just nap Romance isn’t dead in our house, it’s just napping. But if I was trying to woo someone it would certainly be with these Cheese and Ham Dough Balls. Balls are very romantic😬 
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #instablogger #instablog #love #foodoflove #hamandcheese #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #frommytable #fromscratch #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instafood #f52community #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #foodspotting #eat #delicious #recipetesting #homecooking
My Honey Roasted Roots with Halloumi isn’t reall My Honey Roasted Roots with Halloumi isn’t really a recipe, more a collection of fridge remnants fashioned into something really rather delicious 
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #instablogger #instablog #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #frommytable #fromscratch #frugal  #fridgeforage #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instafood #f52community #halloumi #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #foodspotting #eat #delicious #recipetesting #homecooking #homecook
Not my usual Friday cocktail but if you’re feeli Not my usual Friday cocktail but if you’re feeling a bit off form this Hot Lemon, Honey and Ginger is going to soothe, warm and, if you add a drop of whisky, lift your spirits 🥃
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #instablogger #instablog #whisky #lemon #honey #remedy #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #frommytable #fromscratch #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instadrink #f52community #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #drinkspotting #drink #delicious #recipetesting
Given the price of heating the house, you may want Given the price of heating the house, you may want to make my Chicken with Barley and chicken crackling to warm you up. Recipe can be found via the link in my profile, as always ❤️
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #instablogger #instablog #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #frommytable #fromscratch #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instafood #f52community #winterwarmer #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #foodspotting #eat #delicious #recipetesting #homecooking #chicken
January is like whole month of Mondays 🙄. Cheer January is like whole month of Mondays 🙄. Cheer yourself up with a massive dollop of Panettone Bread and Butter Pudding 
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #instablogger #instablog #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #frommytable #fromscratch #january #panettone #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instafood #f52community #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #foodspotting #eat #delicious #recipetesting #homecooking #homecook
Everything crossed for 2023. Happy New Year to you Everything crossed for 2023. Happy New Year to you and yours for later. Lots of love ❤️ 
.
.
.
.
.
#lucyloves #foodblogger #grahamandgreen #filmboard #happynewyear #2023 #instablogger #instablog #britainsbesthomecooks_ #foodie #foodphotography #foodpics #frommytable #fromscratch #devourpower #huffposttaste #comfortfood #food52 #recipes #instafood #f52community #instafoodblog #instafoodie #london #foodspotting #eat #delicious #recipetesting #homecooking #homecook
Load More… Follow on Instagram

Footer

ABOUT LUCY

I am Lucy. A barely 50 year old with roles a-plenty. Mum to two boys and a dog, wife, PA and now blogger. We live in the suburbs of SW London and pretty much constantly have our noses in the trough. Read More…

stay connected

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Sign up here for the Lucy Loves monthly newsletter






 

All copy and images copyright Lucy Loves unless otherwise indicated.

This website uses cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Cookies Reject Cookies Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT