Nutmeg Free Ginger-Turmeric Lamb Kofta with Asparagus
Total time45 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time25 min
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4 servings
For the kofta
- 1 ½ lb ground lamb
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¾ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the asparagus
- 1 ½ lb asparagus, woody ends snapped off
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, grated ginger, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, parsley, and mint. Mix with your hands until the spices and herbs are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 1 minute — do not overwork.
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