Lamb Kofta

Ingredients:

• ½ onion grated
• 2 cloves garlic crushed/finely grated
• 2 tablespoon mint finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
• 1 lb ground lamb mince
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:

1. Soak 4 wooden skewers a little ahead of time, if using, or use metal skewers.
2. Grate the onion, grate or crush the garlic and finely chop the mint and parsley (note quantity is after chopping). 
3. Put all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well - I'd recommend using your hands and really knead the mixture kind of squeezing it to get all the ingredients well mixed. 
4. Divide the mixture into four and press each quarter into a sausage shape (it doesn't have to be as long as you will want yet). Push each sausage shaped kofte on to a skewer and spread it along the skewer a bit so it thins out a little more. Put the kofte on a tray or plate and refrigerate for around 20 minutes or so to firm up a little.
5. Heat the grill to a medium heat and cook the kofte a few minutes each side until lightly charred and the meat is cooked through. Alternatively, you can cook them under a broiler (grill).
6. Serve with tzatziki, pita, tomato, and onion.

Recipe from the kitchen of Rachel Kyle.