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Grilled Lamb Kofta

Juicy grilled lamb kofta skewers seasoned with onion, garlic, parsley and warm spices. Serve with flatbread and tahini.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g lamb mince
  • 1 small onion grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 handful parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 skewers
  • Tahini sauce or yogurt to serve

Method
 

  1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes.
  2. Knead all the ingredients together for 2 minutes until sticky.
  3. Chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Divide into 8 and press each portion around a skewer in a long sausage shape.
  5. Grill over high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning, until browned and cooked through.
  6. Serve with warm flatbread, salad and tahini sauce.

Notes

Wet your hands before shaping so the meat does not stick.