Skillet

Skillet Turkey Kofta with Herbed Yogurt

Fast turkey kofta browned in a skillet and served with a cool yogurt sauce, herbs, and warm flatbread.

Skillet turkey kofta with yogurt sauce and herbs

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These kofta are weeknight-friendly because they skip the grill and cook quickly in a skillet. Turkey stays tender thanks to grated onion and olive oil in the mixture.

A bowl of herbed yogurt alongside makes the whole plate feel fresh.

Why it works

  • Ground turkey cooks quickly and takes well to warm spices.
  • The yogurt sauce can be made ahead.
  • The mixture is forgiving even if your kofta are not perfectly shaped.

Recipe card

Skillet Turkey Kofta with Herbed Yogurt

Fast turkey kofta browned in a skillet and served with a cool yogurt sauce, herbs, and warm flatbread.

Prep15 mins
Cook14 mins
Total29 mins
Serves4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1/4 small onion, grated
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped dill or mint
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. In a bowl, combine the turkey, grated onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper.
  2. Mix the yogurt with dill or mint, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Shape the turkey mixture into 8 short logs or patties.
  4. Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the kofta for 5 to 7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  5. Serve hot with the herbed yogurt and flatbread or salad.

Notes

  • Wet hands make shaping easier.
  • A chopped tomato-cucumber salad is a perfect side.

Nutrition is not calculated on Harbor & Herb and should be treated as a general home-cooking estimate rather than precise data.