Kofta recipes

With these quick, easy and cheap koftas, there's no excuse for hitting the kebab van

Try this popular Egyptian dish – spiced kofta meatballs in a tomato-based sauce – a version of a curry. It's regarded as an epitome of Egyptian comfort food

Make these lamb kebabs with harissa aubergines. The winner of Celebrity MasterChef UK 2020 shares the recipe that transports his dad back to his homeland

With only five ingredients, these lean meatballs couldn't be any easier to make.

Middle-Eastern inspired vegetarian 'meatballs' pair perfectly with orzo pasta and creamy feta cheese - a deliciously different everyday dinner

Double up this recipe for sharing with family and friends - it has plenty of tasty components you can mix and match

Shape lamb mince around rosemary sprigs for a no-fuss, midweek meal that's on the table in just 20 minutes

Use turkey thigh mince in this cheap weeknight treat flavoured with cumin, parsley and mint - perfect with salad and crème fraîche dip

Spiced lamb koftas are a great budget option for a simple family meal. Serve with a drizzle of the creamy yogurt dressing, and baked chickpeas

An alternative version of a classic recipe with the calories, salt and fat slashed. Still rich in flavour, this creamy lamb curry is big on fibre, vitamin C, iron and folate - what's not to love?

Pack pitta breads with spiced chickpea patties and serve with a carrot and tomato salad for a low fat, low-calorie vegetarian weeknight dinner

Transform minced pork into a make-ahead, freezable party canapé or buffet bite - serve with creamy guacamole for dipping

These budget-friendly, Middle Eastern-inspired lamb meatballs make a simple yet tasty supper, served with fruity chutney and crisp wholemeal pittas

This Lebanese dish of lamb mince meatballs, chickpeas and cauliflower is perfect as part of a meze spread for two

Flavour lean turkey mince with spicy North African flavours and pack into wholemeal pittas with garlicky yogurt dressing

Swap your regular curry for this rich vension dish using a spice mix that includes turmeric and clove to pack a punch. Mop up the sauce with naan bread

Skewer patties of spicy lamb mince and serve with a vibrant pink yogurt sauce for an easy, freezable weeknight dinner

Kofta-style kebabs with feta, harissa and onion, served with a wholesome basmati rice flavoured with parsley and mint

Bring out a big dish to share next time you have friends over - you can make the sauce and kofte ahead to keep it stress-free

Pile these spiced koftas onto a platter and let everyone dig in. An ideal sharing dinner, serve with salad, pickled chillies and flatbreads