Vegan koftas

Ingredients

For 3 servings.

Volume measures: 1 cup = 240 ml; 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. Use gram quantities where provided.

• 450 g mouldable vegan mince
• 1 cup very finely chopped onion and 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin and 1 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped dill and 1 tbsp mint
• 240 ml unsweetened plain vegan yogurt
• 1/2 cup peeled, grated cucumber
• 1 garlic clove, 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp dill for the sauce
• Salt and pepper for the sauce and oil for greasing the grill
• 6–7 metal or wooden skewers
• Vegan flatbread, lettuce, tomato, onion and parsley to serve

Step-by-step method

1. If using wooden skewers on an outdoor grill, soak for 30 minutes. Prepare vegetables and herbs.
2. Mix yogurt, cucumber, sauce garlic, lemon, dill, salt and pepper; refrigerate.
3. Mix vegan mince, onion, garlic, spices, salt, pepper, dill and mint until evenly combined.
4. Divide into 6–7 portions, shape into logs and press around the skewers.
5. Heat and lightly oil a grill pan. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes per side, turning carefully.
6. Serve immediately with flatbread, yogurt sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion and parsley.