Kofta Kebabs

These kebabs have 6 different kinds of spices; the first time I smelled them I knew immediately that I had to find the recipe. The most affordable way to purchase the spices is in bulk at either a health food store or an Asian or Middle-Eastern market. They are very good! Serve with yogurt, flat bread, lettuce, tomato and cucumber.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 35 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons grated onion
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 28 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil grate.

Step 2

Mash the garlic into a paste with the salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on your cutting board. Mix the garlic into the lamb along with the onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended. Form the mixture into 28 balls. Form each ball around the tip of a skewer, flattening into a 2 inch oval; repeat with the remaining skewers. Place the kebabs onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.

Step 3

Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until the lamb has cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 6 minutes for medium.