Grilled Spiced Kofta Kebabs

Ingredients

• Ground Lamb

  600 g

  $6.60

• Onions

  1 medium

  $0.30

• Garlic

  3 cloves

  $0.02

• Parsley

  1 bunch

  $0.60

• Sumac Powder

  1 tbsp

  $0.34

• Cumin

  1 tsp

  $0.12

• Ground Coriander

  1 tsp

  $0.11

• Black pepper

  0.5 tsp

  $0.06

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.00

• Tomatoes

  2 medium

  $0.66

• Olive oil

  1 tbsp

  $0.10

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Preparation

1. 1

   Grate the onion and squeeze out excess juice firmly with your hands into a bowl; discard the liquid.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, knead together the lamb mince, grated onion, minced garlic, finely chopped parsley, sumac, cumin, ground coriander, salt, and black pepper for 3 minutes until tacky.

3. 3

   Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions and mold each securely around skewers into elongated sausage shapes.

4. 4

   Place the skewers onto a baking sheet, brush lightly with olive oil, and arrange halved tomatoes alongside.

5. 5

   Broil or grill under maximum oven heat for 6 to 8 minutes per side until charred on the edges and cooked through.

6. 6

   Rest for 5 minutes and serve immediately with the charred tomatoes and a dusting of sumac.