Lamb Kofta with Tahini and Tomato Salad

Juicy spiced lamb skewers with a quick tahini sauce, chopped salad and warm pita.

Ingredients

For 4 servings.

• 1 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1 yellow onion, grated
• 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber, chopped
• 4 pita breads

Method

1. Squeeze the grated onion dry and mix with the lamb, half the parsley, the spices, salt and pepper. Shape into 12 long kofta, on skewers if you have them.
2. Brush with the oil and grill or broil on high for 8–10 minutes, turning, until cooked through.
3. Whisk the tahini with half the lemon juice and the water.
4. Toss the tomatoes and cucumber with the rest of the parsley and lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
5. Serve the kofta in warm pita with the salad and tahini.

Diets and allergens

Nutrition per serving

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