Lamb Kofta Kebabs

Ingredients

• 1½ lb ground lamb
• ½ onion
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp fresh mint
• 3 clove garlic
• 1½ tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• ½ tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 wooden skewers (optional)
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
• ½ lemon (optional)
• ¼ cucumber (optional)

Steps

1. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
2. Finely grate the onion, mince the parsley, mint, and garlic. In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb with the grated onion, minced parsley, mint, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
3. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into an elongated oval shape around a skewer, pressing firmly to ensure it adheres.
4. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
5. Grill or pan-fry the kofta kebabs for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely browned.
6. While kebabs cook, prepare an optional yogurt sauce by mixing Greek yogurt with a squeeze of lemon juice and finely diced cucumber.
7. Serve the lamb kofta kebabs hot, optionally with the yogurt sauce.