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Spiced lamb kebabs

These spiced lamb koftas are very easy to make. Ideal for summer barbecues, parties or for a no-fuss midweek family meal. You can freshen it up by adding a couple of spoonfuls of chopped fresh herbs to it such as coriander, mint or parsley.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g minced lamb approx
  • 1 onion
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • salt pepper
  • To serve: pita bread salad

Method
 

  1. Pre-soak eight wooden sticks in warm water.
  2. Chop the onion very finely (or mince it). Mix the onion with the lamb and the spices. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Divide the mixture into 8 balls. With damp hands press the balls around the skewers shaping them into roulades.
  4. Grill or barbecues the kebabs for 8-10 minutes until goldenand cooked through.
  5. Slip the meat off the skewers and serve wrapped in toasted (barbecued) flatbread, and condiments of your choice (such as yoghurt, salad, grilled veggies etc)