Lamb Koftas
Lamb koftas are succulent spiced minced lamb skewers, folded with fresh coriander, dried mint and a honey-harissa glaze. The Thermomix TM7 chops the onion and garlic finely, blends the aromatic seasoning evenly through the mince and keeps every kofta consistently flavoured. Ideal as a main course with flatbread and salads for a quick weeknight dinner.
About this recipe
Lamb Koftas Thermomix TM7 bring the vibrant flavours of North African and Middle Eastern street food straight into your kitchen with the help of your all-in-one kitchen machine. This recipe transforms lamb mince into juicy, aromatic skewers by blending onions, garlic and fresh coriander into a fragrant paste before folding it through the meat with dried mint and a fiery kick of harissa. The result is a tender kofta with a sticky honey-tomato glaze that caramelises beautifully, making it an excellent choice for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend barbecue with friends. Searching for kofta recipes that deliver consistent seasoning every single time? The TM7 handles the chopping and mixing in moments, so the mince never becomes overworked or tough. Serve these spiced lamb skewers with warm flatbread, cooling yoghurt and a crisp salad for a complete meal that tastes as though it came straight from a busy Marrakech grill.
Preparation tips
- Use lamb mince with a slightly higher fat content, around fifteen to twenty percent, so the koftas stay succulent during grilling; lean mince tends to dry out and lose that signature juiciness of proper lamb koftas.
- Chill the shaped koftas in the fridge for at least half an hour before cooking. This firms up the harissa and honey mixture binding the lamb, helping the skewers hold their shape on the grill or in the pan.
- Make a double batch of the coriander and mint kofta mixture and freeze half in log form. The honey and tomato purée glaze also keeps well in a jar for a week, ready for spontaneous midweek dinners.
Recipe variations
- Mild family version: replace the harissa paste with a teaspoon of sweet smoked paprika and a pinch of cinnamon. The honey glaze still gives the lamb koftas a lovely sticky finish without the heat, making them kid-friendly.
- Festive mezze variation: shape the spiced lamb mince into small meatballs instead of skewers and serve with yoghurt-mint dip, warm pita and a pomegranate salad for an impressive sharing spread at parties.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the lamb mince directly in the mixing bowl with the integrated scale, adding the exact amount needed for consistently juicy koftas. [Precision Control]
- Onions and garlic cloves are chopped uniformly in seconds, creating an aromatic base that spreads evenly through every kofta. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 grinds the dried mint finely, releasing its full fragrance so the herb flavours the lamb mince instead of staying in coarse flakes. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the harissa, honey and tomato purée through the lamb happens evenly and hands-free, preventing overworked or tough koftas. [Hands-Free]
- Gentle heating warms the honey and tomato purée glaze to a silky consistency without burning the sugars, ready to brush over the skewers. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh coriander leaves
- onions
- garlic cloves
- lamb mince
- tomato purée
- raw honey
- dried mint
- harissa paste
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper