Izgara Kofte (Turkish Grilled Meatballs)
Flat, juicy lamb and beef kofte flavoured with cumin and chilli, grilled until charred at the edges and served with sumac onions.
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.09 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put both minces in a bowl with the grated onion, garlic, finely chopped parsley, cumin, paprika, chilli flakes, salt and pepper. Knead hard for 3 minutes until the mixture is sticky and holds together.
- 2
Cover and chill for 30 minutes, which helps the kofte stay together on the heat.
30 min - 3
Mix the sliced red onion with the sumac and chopped parsley and set aside.
- 4
Shape the mince into 12 flat oval patties, about 1.5 cm thick, wetting your hands as you go. Brush the tomato halves with the oil.
- 5
Heat a griddle pan or grill to high. Cook the kofte for 4 minutes per side, until well browned and no pink remains. Grill the tomatoes alongside for 5 minutes.
8 min - 6
Rest the kofte for 3 minutes and serve with the grilled tomatoes and the sumac onions.
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