Quick Lamb Kofta With Harissa Yogurt Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.
While rice is cooking, prepare kofta. Combine cilantro and ingredients through lamb; shape into 12 oblong patties.
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.
While kofta cooks, prepare sauce. Combine 1/2 c yogurt, and remaining ingredients. Serve sauce with kofta.