Sumac-Spiced Koftes with Creamy Tzatziki
PREP TIME
15 mins minutes
COOK TIME
15 mins minutes
YIELDS
Serves 4

Ingredients
Koftes
500g lamb mince
1 ½ tbsp The Spice People Greek Gyros Seasoning
1 tsp The Spice People Sumac
1 tsp The Spice People oregano
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp olive oil
Zest from 1 lemon
Salt and pepper, to taste
Salad
2 cups finely sliced cabbage
½ red onion, thinly sliced
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped dill
Salt and pepper
To serve
Homemade tzatziki with sumac
Lemon wedges
Warm pita or flatbreads
Directions
Method:
- Combine lamb mince, Gyros Seasoning, Sumac, Oregano, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well and shape into 8 small koftes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and grill on a BBQ or pan over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through.
- For the salad, toss cabbage, red onion, lemon juice, olive oil, dill, salt, and pepper together.
- Serve koftes with the lemon-dill salad, a spoonful of tzatziki, pita, and extra lemon wedges. Sprinkle a little sumac over the top before serving.
Recipe Video
Spice-Filled Recipe Ideas
Explore over 300 Spice People recipes for inspiration and ideas to create delicious meals at home
BBQ’d Adobo Prawns with Lime Mayo
Mexican Adobo Seasoning Mild 35g
Mexican Adobo Seasoning
Read moreHealthy Jerk Chicken Burger
Jamaican Jerk Seasoning 35g
Jamaican Jerk Spice Mix 35g
Read moreChimichurri
Oregano Leaves 18g · Chillies crushed medium (with seeds) 45g
Dried Oregano Coriander Leaf Chilli Flakes Parsley Flakes 10g
Read moreCheat’s Pavlova with Strawberry Gum Cream
Strawberry Gum Australian Native 12g
Strawberry Gum
Read more




