Lamb kofta pilaf with yoghurt
Little spiced lamb koftas on buttery rice with sweet raisins, finished with cool, creamy yoghurt.
- Time55 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.98 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
Mix the lamb, grated onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, parsley and salt with your hands. Shape into 16 small sausages.
- 2
Heat the oil in a wide pan with a lid. Brown the koftas for 6 minutes, turning, then lift out.
6 min - 3
Melt the butter in the same pan. Cook the sliced onion for 8 minutes until golden.
8 min - 4
Stir in the rice and raisins for 1 minute so the grains are coated.
- 5
Pour in the hot stock and bring to a simmer. Nestle the koftas in the rice, cover tightly and cook on the lowest heat for 15 minutes.
15 min - 6
Turn off the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes, so the rice steams.
10 min - 7
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve with spoonfuls of yoghurt.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.