East Indian lamb patties, also known as keema patties, are a delectable fusion of Indian spices and flavors with a crispy shell and a juicy, flavorful filling. These patties are a popular street food in India and the Caribbean, and they have gained recognition worldwide due to their unique taste and versatility. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy patty, there are countless recipes available to cater to your preference. In this article, we'll explore some of the best lamb patty recipes that highlight the diverse culinary traditions of East Indian cuisine. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the vibrant world of keema patties, discovering new flavors and techniques that will tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
SPICED MIDDLE EASTERN LAMB PATTIES WITH PITA AND YOGURT
Whether you spell it kefta or köfte or kufte or some other variation, you can find versions of these lamb or beef meatballs throughout the Middle East. The seasoning mixture here is simple, with spices you should already have on your shelf and you can play around, adding fresh or dried mint, grated onion, or a pinch of cinnamon. And if you like a garlicky yogurt sauce, by all means, add a minced clove.
Provided by Kristin Donnelly
Categories Sandwich Ground Lamb Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Coriander Cumin Sandwich Theory
Yield Makes 4 to 6 pita sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the sauce:
- In a small bow, whisk the yogurt with the lemon juice. Stir in the chopped herbs, season with salt and refrigerate until ready to use.
- For the patties and pita:
- In a bowl, use your hands to mix together all of the ingredients, except for the pita. Form the mixture into twelve 3-inch oval patties (about 1 inch thick). Arrange the patties on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until firm
- Preheat a grill for at least 10 minutes and prepare it for grilling over moderately high heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, leave one area where you can grill the pita indirectly.
- Oil the grill grates and grill the patties until dark brown grill marks form on the bottom, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip the patties and grill for 4 to 6 minutes longer, until just cooked through.
- Meanwhile, wrap the pita in foil and set the package on the top shelf of a gas grill or in the cooler spot of a charcoal grill and allow them to warm through, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Wrap 2 or 3 patties in each pita, spoon some of the yogurt sauce alongside and serve with herb sprigs, passing the remaining yogurt sauce at the table.
EAST INDIAN LAMB PATTIES
Posting for ZWT3. This is from George Foreman's grilling cookbook. "Ground lamb is appealingly inexpensive, but what to do with it doesn't spring quickly to mind. Cooks have no such problem in India, where lamb commonly appears in dishes similar to this one. The preparation is very simple, and the spices are pungent and exotic. Serve these luscious grilled patties with minted yogurt, a bowl of hot garlicky chickpeas tossed with minced onion, and sautéed baby spinach. Put some store-bought chapattis on the grill to reheat."
Provided by dicentra
Categories Lamb/Sheep
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the lamb with all the other ingredients.
- Form 4 large patties.
- Cook the patties as you would a hamburger. They should not be cooked rare, but a barely pink center is okay.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 136.7, Sodium 90.9, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 21
SPICY LAMB PATTIES
I was forced to create these when my favorite brand stopped making their lamb meatballs, which were a staple in my little food-obsessed world. They're even more scrumptious with a small side of plain yogurt with some mint and cumin stirred into it. Add rice or couscous and a green salad and you have a tasty, easy, somewhat elegant dinner! This recipe can also be used to make meatballs for frying, if you prefer.
Provided by CHEYENNIGANS
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Ground
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the grill for high heat.
- In a bowl, mix the lamb, green onions, garlic, curry powder, cumin, red pepper, salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
- Lightly oil grill grate. Grill patties 5 minutes on each side, or until done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 140.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
INDIAN SPICED BARBECUED LAMB
Yogurt-based marinades create a delicious thin crust when they char, so are ideal for barbecues
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 5h
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Using a hand blender or mini food processor, whizz marinade ingredients to a smooth paste, then season with salt. Lay the lamb in a ceramic dish and coat with the marinade. Cover in cling film and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hrs or preferably overnight.
- If you are using a charcoal barbecue, wait for the coals to become white and glowing (light the barbecue about an hour before you want to cook the lamb). If using a gas barbecue, cook the lamb over medium heat. Lift lamb out of the marinade and barbecue, flesh-side down, for about 25 mins. Flip it over and give the fat side about 15 mins. When the lamb has a dark brown crust and is cooked to your liking, leave it to rest on a board for 15 mins. (If the weather forces you indoors, the lamb can be roasted at 220C/200C fan/gas 7 for about an hour for pink meat; the breads can be cooked on a very hot griddle).
- To serve, carve the lamb into thick slices and scatter with the coriander and some of the Pickled red onion (see below). Serve the remaining onion in a dish alongside the raita and breads (see recipes, below).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519 calories, Fat 30 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Protein 62 grams protein, Sodium 0.36 milligram of sodium
SPICY LAMB PATTIES
Don't dismiss Indian cooking as 'too hard' and leave it to your local curry house, try cooking this spicy lamb dish for starters
Provided by Cathryn Evans
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Starter, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan, fry the onions with the ginger, garlic and spices for 5 mins until soft, then tip into a large bowl to cool.
- Mix together the lamb, peas and egg with the onion and season with a little salt. Shape the mixture into 12 patties. You can freeze for up to one month at this stage, then defrost in the fridge. Alternatively, refrigerate up to 1 day in advance. Heat the remaining oil in the pan and fry the patties, 4 mins each side, or until cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.7 grams sugar, Fiber 0.3 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
LAMB PATTIES
Minced Lamb stuffed into puff pastry, as hot or mild as you like it. Makes a very filling munchy.
Provided by Madhu
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Ground
Time 45m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large pot, combine the ground lamb, onion, chilies, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Season with ginger and garlic pastes, white pepper, cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until the meat is evenly browned and the onions are tender, about 15 minutes. Mix in cilantro, cover and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lay sheets of puff pastry out on a lightly floured surface. Cut each one into 9 squares and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the meat mixture into the center of each square. Brush the edge with water, fold corner over to form a triangle, and press to seal. Do not overstuff the triangles, or they will burst in the oven. Place the patties onto a foil lined baking sheet leaving at least an inch between each one. Brush the tops lightly with beaten egg.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown all over. Serve hot for best flavor.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 247 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
LAMB PATTIES MOROCCAN STYLE WITH HARISSA SAUCE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, burgers, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put the lamb in a mixing bowl and add all of the ingredients except the vegetable oil and harissa sauce. Blend the mixture thoroughly by hand.
- Shape the mixture into 8 equal-size patties similar to hamburgers.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold all of the patties. Two pans may be necessary.
- Add the patties to the skillet. Cook them over medium-high heat about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, depending on the degree of doneness desired. Drain on paper towels and serve with the harissa sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1143, UnsaturatedFat 56 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 121 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 60 grams, Sodium 431 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CURRIED LAMB PATTIES WITH RADISH RAITA
Steps:
- Make raita:
- In a small bowl stir together all raita ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
- Make patties:
- In a large bowl mix together all patty ingredients except oil until combined well and season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into 4 patties about 1 inch thick. In a large heavy skillet oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and cook patties until just cooked through, about 3 1/2 minutes on each side.
- Serve lamb patties with raita.
CURRIED LAMB PATTIES
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Put the lamb in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Melt half of the butter in a saucepan and add one cup of the chopped onion and the garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Let cool briefly and add to the lamb.
- Add the bread crumbs, egg and almonds and blend well.
- Divide the mixture into eight portions and shape each into a round ball. Flatten the balls into round patties, each about one inch thick.
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet large enough to hold the patties in one layer. Add the patties and cook three minutes or until golden brown. Turn the patties and continue cooking three or four minutes on the second side. Transfer the patties to a warm platter.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter in a saucepan and add the remaining two tablespoons of chopped onion and the curry powder. Cook, stirring, until the onion is wilted. Add the broth and cook until the broth is cooked down by half. Add the cream and grapes and cook down about one minute. Pour the grape sauce over the meat patties and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 912, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 72 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 935 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- To ensure evenly cooked patties, make sure the lamb mixture is well combined and formed into patties of uniform thickness.
- For a crispier exterior, shallow fry the patties in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.
- To achieve a more tender patty, consider marinating the lamb in a mixture of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and spices overnight before cooking.
- If you prefer a healthier option, bake the patties in a preheated oven at 400°F for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Experiment with different spices and herbs to create unique flavor combinations in your patties. Some popular additions include cumin, coriander, mint, and cilantro.
- Serve the patties with a variety of accompaniments such as mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or raita for a complete and flavorful meal.
Conclusion:
These East Indian lamb patties offer a delectable blend of flavors and textures, making them a versatile dish suitable for various occasions. Whether you enjoy them as an appetizer, main course, or part of a larger buffet, these patties are sure to impress your taste buds. With their easy-to-follow recipe and customizable ingredients, these patties provide a culinary adventure that allows you to explore the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove or oven, and embark on a journey of culinary delight with these irresistible East Indian lamb patties.
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