Spicy Kofte Kebabs

Spicy Kofte Kebabs

makes 7

300g minced lamb

1 small onion

2 garlic cloves

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper

A small handful of flat leaf parsley leaves

A small handful of coriander leaves

50g shelled pistachio nuts

Maldon sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

7 wooden skewers

1. Soak the skewers in water for about 30 minutes; this will stop them burning on the BBQ.

2. Finely chop the onion and gently fry for 5 minutes. 

3. Meanwhile; finely chop the garlic, and using a little salt crush into a paste.

4. Add the garlic and spices to the onion and continue to fry for a further 2 minutes.

5. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

6. Chop the leaves and pistachio nuts and combine with the minced lamb in a large bowl. Season well.

7. When the onion mix has cooled sufficiently: add to the lamb.

8. Take small quantities of the mix and use your hand to form a sausage shape around the skewer.

9. Cook on the BBQ until browned on all sides.