Lamb Kofta

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound ground lamb (I used half lamb / half beef)
• 1/2 cup onion, minced, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced, minced
• 2 tablespoon mint leaves, chopped, chopped
• 1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped, chopped
• 2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

Soak 24 bamboo skewers in water for at least 6 hours.

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. Combine the ground beef with the onion, garlic, salt, herbs and spices in a large bowl. Mix well with your hands to distribute the ingredients.
3. Shape the meat into sausage-sized cylinders around two skewers (about 1/3 cup meat per skewer). Place in a single layer on the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meat is cooked through but not overdone. You could also grill the skewers.
5. Serve with lemon herb sauce or Paleo cucumber mint raita for dipping.