Turkey Koftas
Juicy flavourful Turkey Koftas recipe with savoury yogurt, fresh vegetables, and pita.
Ingredients
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
Instructions
Turkey Koftas:
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Soak 10 wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.
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In a large bowl combine turkey, onion, parsley, mint, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix** until all ingredients are well blended.
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Using a 1/3 cup measuring tool, make 10-12 oval shaped patties and pierce with a soaked toothpick through the middle. Place in fridge while grill preheats.
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Preheat grill to high heat. Add Turkey Koftas to the grill and reduce temperature down to medium. Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping once after 8 minutes, or until meat has reached 165°.
Sides:
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Place all sliced/chopped fresh vegetables on a plate.
Yogurt:
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Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
Pita:
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Grill for 1-2 minutes per side or serve with cooked rice if preferred.
Recipe 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.