Lamb kofta with yogurt sauce

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 lb Ground lamb 1/2 ts Ground cinnamon
2 Eggs lightly beaten 1 ts Ground cumin
1 1/4 c Stale breadcrumbs 1/2 ts Chili powder
2 Onions grated 2 ts Tumeric
2 tb Chopped fresh parsley 1 ts Ground allspice

Instructions:

Blend or process all ingredients until smooth and pasty. Shape 1/4 cup lamb mixture around skewer in and elongated (3 to 4 inch) sausage shape along length of skewer; repeat with remaining mixture. Tip: if using wooden skewers soak in water before shaping meat. Just before serving grill or barbecue kofta until cooked. Serve with yogurt sauce. Yogurt Sauce: 1/2 cup plain yogurt 2 tsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp tahini paste 1 clove garlic crushed 2 Tbsp water Combine all ingredients in bowl; mix well. Serves 4. Source: Australian Woman's Weekly Mediterranean Cooking posted by Linda Davis