RECIPE

Lamb Kofta Biryani Bowl

Name: Lamb Kofta Biryani Bowl
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 lb (450 g) ground lamb

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

30 minutes

Servings

2 x

A vibrant grain bowl featuring fragrant TASTY BITE®/MD Vegetable Biryani Rice, juicy lamb koftas, crisp vegetables, and a cooling cucumber yogurt sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with restaurant-quality flavour.

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INGREDIENTS

Lamb Kofta

1 lb (450 g) ground lamb
2 tbsp (30 mL) grated onion
2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh coriander, chopped
2 cloves (6 g) garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander
½ tsp (2.5 mL) kosher salt
½ tsp (2.5 mL) black pepper
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil

Vegetable Biryani Rice

2 pouches TASTY BITE®/MD Vegetable Biryani Rice

Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

½ cup (120 g) plain Greek yogurt
¼ cup (30 g) cucumber, finely diced
1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh coriander, chopped
1 tsp (5 mL) lemon juice
Pinch of kosher salt

For Serving

½ cup (75 g) cucumber, diced
½ cup (75 g) tomato, diced
¼ cup (30 g) sliced red onions
2 tbsp (15 g) toasted pine nuts
Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

PRODUCTS USED

Vegetable Biryani, 125g

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1
Prepare & Shape Koftas: In a bowl, gently mix ground lamb, grated onion, chopped coriander, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, kosher salt, and black pepper until just combined. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape each into an elongated kofta.
2
Grill Koftas: Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the koftas for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
3
Whisk Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, finely diced cucumber, chopped coriander, lemon juice, and a pinch of kosher salt.
4
Heat Rice & Portion: Heat the TASTY BITE®/MD Vegetable Biryani Rice pouches according to the package directions, then divide the warm rice evenly between two serving bowls.
5
Assemble Bowls: Top the rice in each bowl with the grilled lamb koftas, diced cucumber, diced tomato, and sliced red onions.
6
Drizzle & Garnish: Spoon the cucumber yogurt sauce generously over the bowls and garnish with toasted pine nuts and fresh coriander leaves before serving.