Ground Lamb Kofto Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze, Bengali-Spiced Potatoes and Persian Cucumber Raita (Aarti Sequeira) Recipe

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Ground Lamb Kofto Kebabs with Pomegranate Glaze, Bengali-Spiced Potatoes and Persian Cucumber Raita (Aarti Sequeira)
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  1. For the raita: Mix the cucumber, mint, garlic, and yogurt together in a large bowl with plenty of salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and chill.
  2. For the potatoes: Fill a large pot with cool water and put over high heat. Add the potatoes and a hefty dose of salt. Bring to a boil, and then simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain and push them through a potato ricer. Heat the canola oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the panch puran seasoning. Cook the seasoning blend until fragrant and the spices begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and saute until tender and lightly browned. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the potatoes and flatten them with a spatula, cook about 5 minutes, stirring and flattening a few times, until the bottom gets a little crispy. Season the potatoes with salt, and pepper, to taste, and keep warm until ready to serve.
  3. Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the parsley, mint, shallot, lemon zest, and garlic and pulse until finely minced. Add the mixture to a bowl with the ground lamb, baking soda and lots of salt and pepper, to taste. Knead until the mixture turns sticky, looks like a piece of knitted fabric, and holds its shape. Pull off a small ball of meat and shape into a fat cylinder. Thread a skewer through the middle lengthwise, and smooth the meat down the skewer until it's even all the way down. Repeat with rest of the meat mixture. Put the kebabs on an oiled baking sheet and drizzle with a little more oil. Combine the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.
  4. Light a grill or heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Arrange the kebabs on the hot grill, turning every 2 to 3 minutes, generously brushing with the pomegranate mixture. Cook the kebabs until browned, about 6 minutes.
  6. Transfer the kebabs to a serving platter and serve with the potatoes and raita on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 626.38 Kcal (2623 kJ)
Calories from fat 300.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.4g 51%
Cholesterol 85.72mg 29%
Sodium 528.95mg 22%
Potassium 1445.83mg 31%
Total Carbs 45.81g 15%
Sugars 12.25g 49%
Dietary Fiber 13.12g 52%
Protein 29.59g 59%
Vitamin C 69.5mg 116%
Vitamin A 4.8mg 161%
Iron 449.3mg 2496%
Calcium 331.2mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.03 Kcal (565 kJ)
Calories from fat 64.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.2g 51%
Cholesterol 18.48mg 29%
Sodium 114.02mg 22%
Potassium 311.68mg 31%
Total Carbs 9.88g 15%
Sugars 2.64g 49%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 52%
Protein 6.38g 59%
Vitamin C 15mg 116%
Vitamin A 1mg 161%
Iron 96.9mg 2496%
Calcium 71.4mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.5
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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