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Lamb kofta
Calories & nutrition facts
coated with breadcrumbs, homemade
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 277 kcal —
- Protein 24 g 48%
- Carbohydrate 9.7 g 4%
- Fat 16 g 21%
- Saturated fat 7.1 g 35%
- Sugars 0.9 g —
- Sodium 139 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 26 µg 3%
- Vitamin C 2 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 1.2 µg 6%
- Vitamin E 0.37 mg 2%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.19 mg 16%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.22 mg 17%
- Niacin (B3) 4.5 mg 28%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.99 mg 20%
- Vitamin B6 0.21 mg 12%
- Biotin (B7) 4.3 µg 14%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 2 µg 83%
Minerals
- Calcium 52 mg 4%
- Iron 2.9 mg 16%
- Magnesium 34 mg 8%
- Phosphorus 253 mg 20%
- Potassium 422 mg 9%
- Zinc 4.1 mg 37%
- Copper 0.14 mg 16%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 7%
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Questions about Lamb kofta
How do you cook lamb kofta without drying it out?
Shape the mince loosely around skewers, then grill over high heat for about 8–10 minutes, turning often, until browned and cooked through. Keep the koftas fairly even in thickness so the outside does not burn before the centre is done.
Can you cook lamb kofta in the oven?
Yes. Arrange the koftas on a lightly oiled tray and bake at 220 °C for about 15–20 minutes, turning once; check that the centre reaches 75 °C.
What spices go into lamb kofta?
Cumin, coriander, paprika, black pepper and a little cinnamon are common; finely grated onion, garlic and chopped parsley or mint add moisture and freshness. Mix the seasonings through the mince, but avoid overworking it or the koftas can turn firm.
What do you serve with lamb kofta?
Serve it with flatbreads, chopped salad and yoghurt sauce, or with rice and grilled vegetables. It is also a familiar filling for wraps and mezze plates.
Can you freeze lamb kofta?
Freeze uncooked koftas on a tray until firm, then transfer them to a sealed container; cook from thawed for more even results. Cooked koftas can also be frozen, then reheated until steaming hot throughout.
How do you know when lamb kofta is cooked?
The centre should reach 75 °C; use a food thermometer in the thickest part rather than relying on browning alone. If you do not have one, cut a kofta open and check that the centre is piping hot with no raw-looking mince.
Is lamb kofta higher in protein than beef kofta?
Beef kofta has slightly more protein: 25.3 g per 100 g, compared with 24 g in lamb kofta. Lamb kofta has less fat, with 16 g per 100 g versus 20.5 g in beef kofta.
What is the difference between lamb kofta and lamb kheema?
Kofta is seasoned mince shaped into balls or oblongs, often around skewers, while kheema is minced lamb cooked loose in a spiced dish. Lamb kofta has 24 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 11 g in lamb kheema.
Source: CoFID (UK) 19-594 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
