Ingredients:
Kofta:
1kg minced lamb
1 clove garlic
1 medium onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp.al alali Ground Black Pepper
2 tsps.fresh coriander leaves
2 tsps. fresh mint leaves
1 tsp.al alali Paprika
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
½ tsp. ground cayenne pepper
12 metal skewers
Spicy yoghurt:
250ml Greek style yoghurt
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp. each ground cumin, coriander, chives and mint
1/4 tsp. ground cayenne pepper
1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2tsp.al alali Ground Black Pepper
Couscous salad:
1 cup couscous
1 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
2 tsps.lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted flaked almonds
2 tsps. toasted pine seeds
2 tsps. toasted pistachios
2 tsps. chopped coriander
1/2small red onion
2-3 tsps. extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste al alali Ground Black Pepper to taste
Extra lemon juice to taste
Method:
• Couscous salad:
• In a bowl, add water to couscous. Set aside for 10 minutes for the couscous to absorb water.
• Mix couscous with a fork, add the remaining ingredients.
• Add salt, al alali Ground Pepper and lemon juice for seasoning.
• Kofta:
• In a bowl, mix all Kofta ingredients. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• In a bowl, mix all spicy yoghurt, refrigerate until ready to use.
• Use your hands to apply 12 kofta portions around the skewers.
• Grill until cooked.
• Place three skewers on each plate; pour spicy yoghurt over grilled kofta.
• Serve with couscous salad and enjoy!