Kofta Kebab
Ingredients
1.5lbs ground beef or ground lamb
1/2 small onion, grated and squeezed
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 Tbsp sumac (optional)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
For Serving:
cucumber
tomato
tzatziki
red onion
saffron rice or pita bread
Directions
Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Store it covered in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or overnight for enhanced flavors.
If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to an hour.
Divide the mixture into 8 roughly even balls. Mold each ball into a cylinder. Insert the skewer into the kebab. They should be about 1 inch in thickness.
Place the kofta kebabs on the preheated, oiled griddle pan (see notes for oven and grill instructions). Cook until cooked and browned throughout, rotating the skewers with tongs every 2-3 minutes, for a total of 8-10 mins. The cooking time will depend upon the thickness of kebabs.
Serve immediately with side fixings like tomato, cucumber, onion, tzatziki, feta, saffron rice or pita bread.
