Quick Lamb Kofta With Harissa Yogurt Sauce

• Rice
• 1 (3 1/2 ounce) bag boil-in-bag jasmine rice
• 1 teaspoon saffron thread
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
• Kofta
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh onions
• 2 tablespoons 2% greek-style plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb lean ground lamb
• cooking spray
• Sauce
• 1/2 cup 2% greek-style plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped bottled roasted red pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. For rice: cook boil-in-bag jasmine rice and saffron in boiling water according to package directions. Drain; fluff rice with fork and sprinkle with green onions.
2. While rice is cooking, prepare kofta. Combine cilantro and ingredients through lamb; shape into 12 oblong patties.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Coat with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook approximately 10 minutes until done. Turning to brown all sides.
4. While kofta cooks, prepare sauce. Combine 1/2 c yogurt, and remaining ingredients. Serve sauce with kofta.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/quick-lamb-kofta-with-harissa-yogurt-sauce-420377 (may not work)