Grilled Keftas

Name: Grilled Keftas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 12-14 skewers
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean lamb; 1 onion, quartered; 3 -4 fresh parsley sprigs; 2 -3 fresh cilantro stems; 1 -2 mint sprig; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice; 1 teaspoon paprika; morroccan bread (optional); 3 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped; 6 tablespoons plain yogurt

Submitted by LEGs Mom and Dad

"These spicy lamb sausage skewers with a mint and yogurt dressing are a Moroccan specialty. (Related to 'koftas' of India and the Middle East)"

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Ready In:: 21mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 12-14 skewers

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs lean lamb
1 onion, quartered
3 -4 fresh parsley sprigs
2 -3 fresh cilantro stems
1 -2 mint sprig
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ground cumin
¹⁄₂ teaspoon apple pie spice
1 teaspoon paprika
morroccan bread (optional)
3 tablespoons of fresh mint, finely chopped
6 tablespoons plain yogurt

directions

Roughly chop the lamb and place in food processor until smooth. Transfer to plate.
Add onion, parsley, coriander, and mint spigs to processor and continue until finely chopped. Add lamb together with ground spices and mix well until very smooth. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Blend the chopped mint and yogurt.
Form mear into small sausage shapes and put on skewers. Preheat grill to medium heat.
Grill Keftas for 5-6 minutes turning once. Serve immediately with mint dressing and Moroccan bread (optional).