Lamb kofta (köfte)

Ingredients

• 1/2 onion (grated)
• 2 cloves garlic (crushed/finely grated)
• 2 tbsp mint (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped)
• 1 lb ground lamb (lamb mince)
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg ((optional, see notes))

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak 4 wooden skewers a little ahead of time, if using, or use metal skewers.

2. 2

   Grate the onion, grate or crush the garlic and finely chop the mint and parsley (note quantity is after chopping).

3. 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. 4

   Divide the mixture in to 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. 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).