Turkey Koftas

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5.0

33 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    5 servings

  • Calories

    512 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

Turkey Koftas

Juicy flavourful Turkey Koftas recipe with savoury yogurt, fresh vegetables, and pita.

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Ingredients

Servings

Turkey Koftas:

  • 2 lbs ground turkey thigh*
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley leaves
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (sweet or hot)
  • 1/2 tsp  cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Sides:

  • 1 head Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 English cucumber, quartered
  • 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 5 pitas or naan bread

Garlic Lemon Yogurt:

  • 2 cups thick plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 lemon zest and juice
  • 2 tsp finely chopped mint leaves
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
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Instructions

Turkey Koftas:

Sides:

Yogurt:

Pita:

Notes

  • * I find that ground turkey thigh is juicer and holds up to grilling, but extra lean ground turkey breast meat will also work here. 
  • ** I find that using my hands to mix all the ingredients together works the best for making any form of patty. 
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