Greek Inspired Beef Kofta, Halloumi & Houmous Gyros and Chips

Meanwhile, zest the lemon (see ingredients for amount) and cut into wedges. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Pick the mint leaves from their stalks and roughly chop (discard the stalks).

In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, half the garlic and half the mint with the salt and water for the breadcrumbs (see pantry for both amounts), then add the beef mince. Season with pepper and mix together with your hands.

Shape into small sausage shapes, 4 per person. Flatten to make koftas and pop them onto another baking tray. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

When the chips are halfway through cooking, turn them and return to the oven.

At the same time, pop the kofta tray on the top shelf and bake until browned on the outside and cooked through, 14-16 mins. IMPORTANT: The koftas are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

Meanwhile, trim the cucumber (see ingredients for amount), then quarter lengthways. Chop widthways into small pieces. Halve the tomatoes. 

In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil for the dressing (see pantry for amount) and half the lemon juice from the lemon wedges. Season with salt, pepper and sugar (see pantry for amount). 

Toss the tomatoes and cucumber in the dressing and set aside.

Remove the halloumi slices from the cold water, pop them onto a plate lined with kitchen paper and pat them dry.

Heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Once hot, add the halloumi and fry until golden, 2-3 mins each side. Then remove from the heat.

Meanwhile, pop the yoghurt into a small bowl with the lemon zest, remaining garlic (add less if you'd prefer to) and the remaining mint. Season with salt and pepper, then mix together.

A few mins before the koftas are cooked, pop the flatbreads (1 per person) into the oven to warm through, 3-4 mins.