Spiced Camel Meat Koftas with Yoghurt & Mint Sauce

Discover a delicious twist on a Middle Eastern classic with our Spiced Camel Meat Koftas with Yoghurt & Mint Sauce, made using premium TAWCC Australian Camel Meat. Sourced from wild, free-roaming camels in the Australian outback, this lean and protein-rich meat offers a mild, slightly sweet flavour that perfectly absorbs the warmth of traditional spices. With up to 62% less fat than beef and naturally high in iron, B12, zinc, and selenium, camel meat is a nourishing choice for health-conscious foodies, athletes, and families alike. It’s also kinder to the planet, wild-harvested with minimal environmental impact and significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to beef.

By choosing camel meat from TAWCC, you're not just elevating your meals - you're supporting ethical farming practices, reducing food waste, and contributing to Australia’s sustainable food future. These koftas are quick to prepare, packed with flavour, and perfect for sharing. Serve with warm flatbread, fresh tabbouleh, and our cooling camel milk yoghurt sauce for an easy, eco-friendly dinner that’s full of goodness and taste.

For the koftas:

• 500g camel mince
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp allspice
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Small bunch of parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (optional, helps bind)

For the yoghurt & mint sauce:

• 200g Greek yoghurt (or camel milk yoghurt if available)
• 1 tbsp tahini
• Juice of ½ lemon
• Small bunch of mint leaves, finely chopped
• Salt to taste

To serve:

• Warm flatbreads or pita
• Tabbouleh or simple green salad
• Pickled vegetables (optional)

1. Prepare the kofta mix
2. In a large bowl, combine camel mince, onion, garlic, spices, parsley, and breadcrumbs (if using).
3. Mix well with your hands until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to develop.
4. Shape the koftas
5. With damp hands, shape the mixture into sausage-shaped logs (around 8–10).
6. Thread onto skewers if desired.
7. Cook the koftas
8. Heat a grill pan, BBQ, or frying pan over medium-high heat.
9. Brush lightly with olive oil and cook the koftas for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
10. Make the yoghurt & mint sauce
11. In a small bowl, whisk together yoghurt, tahini, lemon juice, mint, and salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
12. Serve
13. Arrange koftas on a platter with flatbreads, salad, and the yoghurt–mint sauce.
14. Garnish with extra parsley or mint leaves.

Looking to experience the health benefits and rich, clean flavour of Australian Camel Meat? You can purchase TAWCC Premium Camel Meat directly from  Summer Land Camels’ Online Store, with delivery available to select postcodes in Queensland, NSW and the ACT. 

Ethically wild-harvested and low in fat, camel meat is a smart, sustainable alternative to beef and lamb — ideal for those seeking high-protein, iron-rich, and halal-certified meat.

If you’re visiting the Scenic Rim region, you can also shop in person at the  Summer Land Camels Farm Shop or enjoy a tasting as part of the  Tour, Taste & Camel Encounter or  Premium Paddock to Plate Experience. While you're there, dine at the  Homestead Café, where camel meat is featured on the seasonal farm-to-table menu.