Gut buddies

Favourites from Australian Chrissy Glentis, co-founder of Foddies for people like herself with food intolerances.

- ARMELLE HABIB

I've made this dish as an appetiser for countless parties, and it never fails to steal the show. The tender, perfectly spiced koftas pair so beautifully with the cool, creamy minted yoghurt that each bite feels like a burst of flavour in your mouth. It's one of those dishes that has everyone coming back for seconds. And the best part? No one ever realises it's low fodmap. So, let's keep this secret between us.

BEEF KOFTAS WITH PITA BREAD AND MINTED YOGHURT

• lemon wedges, to serve

KOFTAS

• 500g minced (ground) beef

• 1 tsp sweet paprika

• 1¼ cup chopped fresh mint

• 1¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley

• 1 tbsp Napoli sauce* or tomato paste (concentrated purée)

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground allspice

• 1 egg

PITA BREADS

• 250g plain flour of your choice (see Tips)

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp xanthan gum (omit if using regular flour)

• 2½ tbsp canola oil

MINTED YOGHURT

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus extra shredded mint to serve

• ½ cup yoghurt of your choice (see Tips)

• 1-2 tsp sugar (optional)

*NAPOLI SAUCE Dairy free, egg free, gluten free, lactose free, nut free, soy free Prep time: 5 minutes / Cook time: 20 minutes Makes: about 3 cups (750g)

• 2 x 400g tins tomatoes

• 2 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil

• 1 tbsp dried basil

• 1 tbsp dried oregano

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp dried chives

• 1 tsp caster sugar (optional)