Beef Koftas

These delicious Middle-Eastern inspired koftas are the perfect plant-based appetizer to wow your dinner guests. Packed full of spices and flavour, these vegan koftas can be served on their own with zesty vegan yogurt, or made into a main meal by adding sides - the choice is yours!

Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

For the beef:

• 1 box Deliciou Plant-Based Beef
• 2 tsp ground coriander seed
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ red onion, very finely diced
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1 cup cold water

• ½ cup unsweetened coconut yoghurt
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, plus zest
• 4-6 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

1. In a large bowl, mix together all the beef ingredients above. 
2. Use a heaped tablespoon of the mixture for each kofta and mould into short sausage-like shapes. You can skewer them to make them easier to pick up or keep them as is. Pan fry in 3 Tbsp oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
3. In a bowl combine the coconut yoghurt, mint, lemon juice and lemon zest. Season with salt and stir well.
4. Serve koftas while hot with yoghurt dip and ta-da! You’ve got a fabulous Middle-Eastern inspired appetizer! 

Pro tip: Make it into a main meal by adding tabbouleh and rice with lemon zest.