Prep time 30 minutes, cooking time 15 minutes
Kofta Kebobs are a popular Eastern European and Middle Eastern dish made from ground lamb, veal, beef or a combination. Typically it is seasoned with various spices and filled with cilantro. These kebabs can be served with many different sides and salads. We recommend a side of rice and grilled vegetables, especially tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground lamb
- 2 large yellow onions, grated
- 2 large red onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 red and 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Take a bunch of wooden skewers and place them in a bowl filled with water to soak for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add the ground lamb, grated yellow onion, chopped cilantro, red bell pepper, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set it aside for a few minutes to let the flavors
- Using the meat in the large bowl, form small kebobs and place them on the wooden skewers.
- Place the kebabs on a grill or in a broiler for about 3 minutes on each side, or until the meat has browned.
- Lay the kofta kebabs onto a serving plate, garnish with sliced red onion.
- Serve.