kofta burgers Recipe (Ready in 65 Min)

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.

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

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.