Kofta Kebabs

Name: Kofta Kebabs
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound ground lamb; 3 tablespoons grated onion; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 28 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

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These kofta kebabs are made with ground lamb that's seasoned with garlic and six different kinds of spices, then molded onto skewers and cooked on the grill. They are very good!

Recipe by SRKELZ

Updated on March 30, 2023

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Prep Time:

45 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

28

Yield:

28 skewers

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Mash garlic into a paste with salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on your cutting board.

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Mix garlic into lamb with onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended.

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Form mixture into 28 balls. Form each ball around the tip of a skewer, flattening it into a 2-inch oval; repeat with remaining skewers. Place kebabs onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.

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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Cook skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a kebab should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

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Serve hot and enjoy!

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Tips

The most affordable way to purchase the spices is in bulk at either a health food store or an Asian or Middle-Eastern market.

Serve with yogurt, flatbread, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

35	Calories
2g	Fat
1g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 28
Calories 35
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 78mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 8mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 46mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.