Middle Eastern Lamb Kebabs (Kofta)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground lamb
• 1 large onion, finely minced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp allspice
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Pita bread and tzatziki for serving

Instructions

1. Mix Kebab Mixture: Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Mix thoroughly with hands until well combined. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
2. Form Kebabs: With wet hands, form mixture around skewers into sausage shapes, about 6 inches long.
3. Preheat Grill: Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Oil grates well.
4. Grill: Cook kebabs 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes until evenly browned and cooked through (160°F internal).
5. Serve: Remove from skewers, serve with warm pita, tzatziki, and fresh vegetables.