Put the red chilli, onion, garlic and mint into a food processor and pulse into fine dice. In a large bowl add the lamb mince, cumin, thyme sugar and fine-diced ingredients. Mix together with your hands, season with salt and pepper and shape in to 8 even sausage style shapes. Place on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Heat a griddle pan or non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Take out the koftas and brush with a little olive oil. Place the koftas in to the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes turning frequently but allow a nice golden brown colour to form before turning.

While the koftas are cooking mix the yoghurt, mint and lemon juice in a bowl and place to the side.

Once cooked serve to your liking. Popular suggestions are with a pitta and slaw. See below notes on some slaw ideas that go great with these koftas.