25/11/2020 
CategoryEveryday, Harmony Day, Hot Meals, Hot Meals, Lamb, Recess, Snacks, Snacks
Yields20 ServingsQuarter (5 Servings)Half (10 Servings)Default (20 Servings)Double (40 Servings)Triple (60 Servings)
Classification
NSW: EVERYDAY ACT: GREEN
Ingredients
1 kg lean lamb mince
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp chopped mint, fresh or dried
Oil for brushing
Method
1
Mix all the ingredients (apart from the oil) together in a large bowl until well blended.
2
Divide into 20 small balls, then roll each ball on a board with a cupped hand to turn them into ovals. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm.
3
In a lightly oiled pan on medium heat, cook the koftas until browned on one side, then turn. Once cooked, place on a tray lined with paper towel and pop in a low oven to keep warm.
4
Serve two per student (three for high school students) with a side of homemade tzatziki, a pumpkin and spinach salad and warm pita bread.
Variations
- If your kids aren’t too keen on spicy food, replace the cumin and coriander with more fresh or dried herbs, lemon/lime juice or milder spices for seasoning.
Ingredients
1 kg lean lamb mince
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tbsp chopped mint, fresh or dried
Oil for brushing
Directions
1
Mix all the ingredients (apart from the oil) together in a large bowl until well blended.
2
Divide into 20 small balls, then roll each ball on a board with a cupped hand to turn them into ovals. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm.
3
In a lightly oiled pan on medium heat, cook the koftas until browned on one side, then turn. Once cooked, place on a tray lined with paper towel and pop in a low oven to keep warm.
4
Serve two per student (three for high school students) with a side of homemade tzatziki, a pumpkin and spinach salad and warm pita bread.
