Kofta Kebabs

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 3 tablespoons grated onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 28 bamboos skewers , soaked in water for 30 minutes

Instructions

1. 1

   Mash garlic into a paste with salt using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a chef's knife on your cutting board.

2. 2

   Mix garlic into lamb with onion, parsley, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne pepper, ginger, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well blended.

3. 3

   Form mixture into 28 balls. Form each ball around the tip of a skewer, flattening it into a 2-inch oval; repeat with remaining skewers. Place kebabs onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours.

4. 4

   Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

5. 5

   Cook skewers on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a kebab should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

6. 6

   Serve hot and enjoy!