Name: Lamb kebabs (keftas)
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 500 gram (1 pound) minced (ground) lamb; 1 medium_piece brown onion (150g), chopped finely; 1 teaspoon each ground cumin and ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and hot paprika; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint; 1/2 cup (140g) yogurt

Lamb kebabs (keftas)

This tasty lamb mince kebabs are spiced with cumin and ginger, and enlivened by mint and lemon. Quick, easy and a delicious mid-week meal.

Makes 8 Item

Cook

45M

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Ingredients

500 gram (1 pound) minced (ground) lamb

1 medium_piece brown onion (150g), chopped finely

1 teaspoon each ground cumin and ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and hot paprika

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint

1/2 cup (140g) yogurt

Method

1.Combine lamb, onion, spices and half the mint in medium bowl; season.

2.Shape lamb mixture into 8 sausages; thread onto 8 bamboo skewers.

3.Cook skewers, in batches, in heated oiled large frying pan until browned and cooked through.

4.Sprinkle skewers with remaining mint; serve with yogurt and lemon wedges, if you like.

Soak skewers in water for at least an hour before using to prevent burning during cooking.
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