, Step by step

North-African Inspired Chermoula Lamb Kofta with Chickpea Sauce

Fragrant North African spices, fresh herbs and succulent lamb combine with a creamy chickpea sauce for a vibrant, flavour-packed dish.

Mark Stower, Director of Food and Service.

Nutrition Fact:

Preparation Time: 25 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Serves: 6

Ingredients

Step 1

To make the Chermoula marinade, place all the marinade ingredients into a food processor and blend until a paste is formed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Place the lamb into a bowl. Add the onion, Chermoula marinade, black pepper and a pinch of salt and mix thoroughly. If you want to check the seasoning, take a small
Step 2

Place the lamb into a bowl. Add the onion, Chermoula marinade, black pepper and a pinch of salt and mix thoroughly. If you want to check the seasoning, take a small piece of the lamb and pan-fry it; adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 3

Using wet hands, mould the lamb around wooden sticks (about 170g per person) to form sausage shapes.
Step 4

Place into a suitable container and leave to marinate in the fridge for 2 hours.
Step 5

Cook in the oven at 180°C for 15 minutes.
Step 6

Place the chickpeas, Tabasco, cumin, lemon juice, yoghurt and water into a food processor. Blend until a sauce is formed. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 7

Serve this with the cooked koftas

With 5 different types of fruit and at least one of your 5 a day per serve, this recipe packs a nutritional punch.
It’s rich in vitamin C, which can help support your immune system, your skin health and help you to release energy from the food you eat.
Dark berries like blackberries contain nutrients associated with heart and brain health. Try to eat them regularly.
Greek yoghurt is high in protein and calcium, so feel free to add extra if you wish to add nutrient density.

Claire Baseley
Consultant Nutritionist