Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers
Estimated $7.37 recipe · $3.69 per serving (US / USD)
Juicy herby lamb koftas grilled and served with tzatziki and tomato salad.
The recipe
Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers
Juicy herby lamb koftas grilled and served with tzatziki and tomato salad.
Ingredients
- 300g lean lamb mince
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- Handful parsley, chopped
- 120g Greek yogurt
- ½ cucumber, grated
- 2 tomatoes
Estimated recipe cost
$7.37 for 2 servings · $3.69 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 300g lean lamb mincePlanning assumption · $7.00 / 454 g · Uses 300g | $4.63 |
| 1 small onion, gratedRetail benchmark · $2.84 / 1361 g · Retail reference · Assumes 150 g per item | $0.31 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 1 tsp cuminPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp corianderPlanning assumption · $2.00 / 60 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2.5g | $0.08 |
| Handful parsley, choppedPlanning assumption · $1.00 / 28 g · Assumes 5 g per item/portion | $0.18 |
| 120g Greek yogurtRetail benchmark · $3.28 / 907 g · Retail reference · Uses 120g | $0.43 |
| ½ cucumber, gratedPlanning assumption · $0.70 / 300 g · Assumes 300 g per item | $0.35 |
| 2 tomatoesRetail benchmark · $2.22 / 454 g · Retail reference · Assumes 120 g per item | $1.17 |
| Estimated total | $7.37 |
Retail references are representative products, not quotes for every variety. Other prices are editorial planning assumptions. Checked 9 October 2026; these are not live prices.
Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Mix lamb, grated onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, parsley and salt; shape around skewers.
- Grill or griddle 8–10 min, turning, until browned and cooked through.
- Make tzatziki: combine yogurt with squeezed cucumber, a little garlic and salt.
- Serve koftas with tzatziki and a simple tomato salad.
Recipe notes
Use lean (10% fat) lamb to keep it high protein without excess grease.
Estimated nutrition per serving
540 kcal · 38g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
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