Ingredients
- 225g 5% fat beef mince
- 1 small red onion, grated or very finely chopped
- 1 small fresh red chilli, deseeded, finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Pinch salt
- For the mint yoghurt:
- 100g fat free Greek yoghurt
- 85g cucumber, minced with grater
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 1½–2 tsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 garlic clove, finely crushed
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Nutritional Information
Typical values
Nutritional information per portion without salad
Approx calories
213kcal
Fat
6g
Carbohydrates
7g
Fibre
0.9g
Protein
33g
Sodium
250 mg
Recipe information
As part of her Combat Your Fat programme, registered dietitian Maxine Palmer shares this flavour-packed recipe for Beef Kofta Kebabs with a refreshing low-fat cucumber and mint yoghurt dip. High in protein and low in fat, this balanced dish is perfect for supporting fat loss goals without sacrificing flavour. Ready in under an hour and packed with bold spices, it’s ideal for a satisfying dinner — especially when paired with a fresh, colourful salad. Each portion delivers just 213 kcal and over 33g of protein, making it a smart and delicious addition to your healthy eating routine.
Method
Recipe
- To make dip mix the yoghurt, cucumber, garlic, spring onion, mint & pepper in a bowl, cover & keep in the fridge
- In a separate bowl, mix the beef, onion, chilli, oregano, coriander, cumin, and a pinch of salt 3. Mix well with your hands all bound together
- Divide the mixture into 4 portions
- Shape each into oval shapes (1–1.5cm thick)
- Thread each one onto a separate skewer
- Preheat grill to high
- Lightly brush the kebabs with a little olive oil, put on the grill rack and grill for 12–15 minutes (positioned not too close to heat) or until cooked through, turning twice
- Serve with the dip & a large salad
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