kofta burgers
A hearty Turkish lamb built around lamb, garam masala and coriander — roughly 65 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (8)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Dairy
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How to make it
- Tip the mince into a large bowl (use a clean washing-up bowl if you don’t have anything big enough) with all the other burger ingredients and a good pinch of salt.
- Roll up your sleeves, get your hands into the mix and squelch everything together through your fingers until completely mixed.
- Pat the mix into 16 small burgers.
- These may now be frozen for up to 1 month or chilled up to a day ahead.
- To cook, heat grill to its highest setting and lay the burgers in a single layer on a baking tray (you may need to do this in batches, depending on how big your tray is).
- Grill on the highest shelf for 5-6 mins on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Pile burgers onto a platter and serve with all the accompaniments, so everyone can construct their own sandwich.
You'll use: Grill / broiler · Pan · Baking tray
Watch how it's made
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What to serve with kofta burgers
- Corba Side
- Kumpir Side
- Turkish rice (vermicelli rice) Miscellaneous
- Ezme Vegetarian
Tips & common questions
How long does kofta burgers take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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