Minced meat kebabs
(kofta)
 

Koftas, whose origins are in the Middle East are basically spiced meatballs. They can be cooked in different ways from grilling to barbecuing; they can contain different meats, although lamb is the most common; they can contain different spices; they can be served with different accompaniments from simple lemon slices to yoghurt sauces.

Preparation Time: 20 Mins

Cooking Time: 10 Mins

Total Time: 30 Mins

Ingredients

For 6 portions

1 tsp               Allspice  - ground     

1 tsp               Cinnamon  - ground  

1 tsp               Coriander seeds  - ground       

1 tsp               Cumin  - crushed     

2 cloves           Garlic  - crushed      

910 gms          Lamb  - minced       

2                    Onions  - large, minced          

1 tsp               Paprika     

2 tbs               Parsley  - chopped finely        

  Pepper  - freshly ground    

  Salt              

To serve

  Lemon  - wedges

  Parsley  - chopped

Method

Whizz the meat in a food processor, then add the onion and spices of your choice and whizz again. 

Shape the meat like sausages round skewers.  Lightly oil a grill grid and then cook under a high heat for about 5 minutes until nicely browned and crispy on the outside but still tender and juicy inside.  Serve.

Wine recommendations

Conventional

     Côtes du Rhône Villages

Interesting

     Costières de Nimes

     Côtes du Luberon

     Rasteau