Spiced lamb kofta burgers — minced lamb mixed with onion, garlic, garam masala and coriander, grilled and piled into pita with crunchy salad and yogurt. A fun build-your-own feast.
These kofta burgers are a brilliant, spiced twist on the classic — juicy lamb mince mixed with garam masala, garlic and fresh coriander, grilled and stuffed into pita with crunchy salad and cool yogurt. They're a build-your-own feast everyone loves. Fragrant, easy and made for sharing.
Prep 20 min
Cook 15 min
Total 35 min
Easy
- 1kg Lamb
- 2 Onion
- 1 Garlic Bulb
- 6 tablespoons Garam Masala
- Bunch Coriander
- 1 tablespoon Chilli Sauce
- 8 Pita Bread
- 4 sliced Tomato
- 1/2 Red Cabbage
- 1 sliced Red Onions
- Small pack Yogurt
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Preparation
- Tip the mince into a large bowl with all the other burger ingredients and a good pinch of salt. With clean hands, squelch everything together until completely mixed, then pat into 16 small burgers. (These can be frozen for up to 1 month or chilled up to a day ahead.)
- To cook, heat the grill to its highest setting and lay the burgers in a single layer on a baking tray (in batches if needed). Grill on the highest shelf for 5–6 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Pile the burgers onto a platter and serve with all the accompaniments — pita, tomato, red cabbage, red onion and yogurt — so everyone can build their own.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Squelch the mince and seasonings together really well so the flavour is even throughout.
- Shape into small, even patties so they cook quickly and evenly under the grill.
- Don't overcook — lamb is best left a touch pink and juicy in the middle.
- Set out all the accompaniments so everyone can build their own pita.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — shape them and freeze raw for up to a month, or chill a day ahead. Cook from chilled or fully thawed.
Lamb gives the richest flavour, but beef, or a lamb-beef mix, works well too. Even turkey makes a lighter version.
Don't overwork the mince or overcook the patties. A little fat in the mince keeps them juicy.
Pita, sliced tomato, red cabbage, red onion and yogurt are classic. Add hummus, chilli sauce or pickles for extra flavour.
