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Kurdish Kofta Kebab with Sumac and Warm Flatbread

Name: Kurdish Kofta Kebab with Sumac and Warm Flatbread
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Ground lamb, 500g; Onion, finely chopped, 1 small; Garlic, minced, 2 cloves; Ground cumin, 2 tsp; Ground coriander, 1 tsp; Smoked paprika, 1 tsp; Salt, 1 tsp; Black pepper, ½ tsp; Fresh parsley, chopped, 2 tbsp; All-purpose flour, 250g; Salt, 1 tsp; Olive oil, 1 tbsp; Warm water, 150ml; Sumac, 2 tbsp; Greek yogurt, 200g; Garlic, minced, 1 clove; Lemon juice, 1 tbsp; Salt and pepper, to taste; Tomatoes, chopped, 2; Cucumber, diced, 1; Red onion, sliced, 1 small; Lemon juice, Juice of 1 lemon; Sumac, Pinch; Salt and pepper, to taste

Discover the magic of Kurdish cuisine with this spicy kebab dish, paired with flatbread and enhanced with the tangy flavor of sumac.

4.7(162 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·June 23, 2025

Kurdish Kofta Kebab with Sumac and Warm Flatbread — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Kebabs

For the Sumac Flatbread

For the Yogurt Sauce

For the Salad

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 698 kcal
Protein: 37.2 g
Carbs: 59.5 g
Fat: 35 g
Fiber: 4.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2792 kcal
Protein: 148.6 g
Carbs: 237.9 g
Fat: 139.9 g
Fiber: 16.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Ground lamb 500g	1450	107	0	115	0
Onion, finely chopped 1 small	28	0.6	6.5	0.1	1.2
Garlic, minced 2 cloves	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
Ground cumin 2 tsp	16	0.8	2.8	0.9	0.8
Ground coriander 1 tsp	5	0.2	1	0.2	0.7
Smoked paprika 1 tsp	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.8
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper ½ tsp	3	0.1	0.7	0.1	0.3
Fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp	2	0.2	0.4	0	0.3
All-purpose flour 250g	910	25	190	2.5	7.5
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Warm water 150ml	0	0	0	0	0
Sumac 2 tbsp	13	0.3	3.2	0.2	0.8
Greek yogurt 200g	120	10	8	6	0
Garlic, minced 1 clove	5	0.2	1	0	0
Lemon juice 1 tbsp	4	0.1	1	0	0.1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Tomatoes, chopped 2	44	2	9.8	0.5	2.4
Cucumber, diced 1	16	0.7	3.8	0.2	0.8
Red onion, sliced 1 small	28	0.6	6.5	0.1	1.2
Lemon juice Juice of 1 lemon	12	0.2	3	0	0.3
Sumac Pinch	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates only and not intended as dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Kebabs

1
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley.
2
Mix and Chill
Mix until well combined and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3
Shape Kebabs
Shape the mixture into long, flat kebabs around the skewers.

Preparing the Flatbread

1
Make Dough
In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
2
Add Oil and Water
Add olive oil and warm water gradually, mixing until a dough forms.
3
Knead and Rest
Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth, cover, and let rest for 20 minutes.

How to Make Kurdish Kofta Kebab with Sumac and Warm Flatbread

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Grilling Kebabs
Grill the kebabs over medium heat, turning occasionally until cooked through and browned, about 10–12 minutes.
2
Cooking Flatbread
Roll the dough into thin rounds, sprinkle sumac, and cook on a hot skillet for about 2 minutes on each side.
3
Preparing Yogurt Sauce
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until serving.