Spiced Lamb Kofta Lettuce Cups

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground lamb
• 1 cup grated zucchini, excess moisture squeezed out
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, zucchini, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garam masala, chili powder, salt, and cilantro. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. 03
   Shape the mixture into small koftas, about the size of a golf ball.
4. 04
   Place the koftas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. 05
   Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the koftas are cooked through and slightly browned.
6. 06
   While the koftas are baking, prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and mint in a small bowl.
7. 07
   To serve, place each kofta in a lettuce cup and drizzle with the yogurt sauce.