Grilled Kofta & Avocado Dressing

Bord Bia

Another option that is equally good cooked on the barbecue or under the grill

Serves 4

Ingredients

450g minced beef or lamb
1 large onion, finely chopped, sautéed in oil till golden and cooled
1 tablesp. scallions, chopped
1 tablesp. chilli oil, optional but nice (see recipe below)
Salt and black pepper

Avocado Dressing

1 ripe avocado
2 tablesp. greek style natural yoghurt
Juice of half a lemon
1 tablesp. chilli oil
Salt and black pepper

To Cook

Mix the mince, onion, scallions, chilli oil (if using) and seasoning well together. With wet hands shape the mixture onto 4 skewers and grill or barbecue for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked.

To make the Avocado Dressing: Place all the ingredients in the processor and whiz for a few seconds. Very good served with grilled kofta or burgers.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the koftas with salad leaves, rice and the avocado dressing

Chilli Oil

This is a really useful dressing to have on hand, it will spice up lots of meals – lamb cutlers, steaks, pasta sauces etc.

Whiz 2-3 chillies, chopped, including seeds; 1 red pepper, chopped; 2-3 cloves garlic chopped; handful coriander; 250ml oil and seasoning in the processor. Store in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutritional Analysis per Serving

Protein: 30g

Carbohydrates: 49g

Fat: 31g

Iron: 4.1mg

Energy: 592kcal