Kofta-Style Lamb Patties & Cumin Rice

Method

1. 1

   Prep ingredients

   Finely grate the onion and mince the garlic; measure the lamb, rice, spices, yogurt, and oil. Keep the yogurt chilled until serving.
2. 2

   Cook the rice

   Rinse the rice and add it with 450 ml water and the cumin to a medium saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat.

   17 min
3. 3

   Shape the patties

   Mix the lamb, grated onion, garlic, and garam masala in a mixing bowl; shape into 8 small, even patties with lightly damp hands.

   Tip: Avoid overworking the lamb so the patties stay tender.

4. 4

   Brown the patties

   Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat; arrange patties with space between them and turn once as they brown.

   12 min

   Tip: Cook in batches if needed rather than crowding the skillet.

5. 5

   Taste and serve

   Taste the rice and lamb and adjust with salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Spoon plain yogurt beside the patties and serve with rice.