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Easy Lamb Kofta Recipe: Authentic & Juicy Skewers

Nigella-Inspired Lamb Kofta with Beef Sausages

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Ground lamb Preferably 80/20 lean to fat ratio
  • 1 large Yellow onion Grated, with excess liquid squeezed out
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1/2 cup Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh thyme Chopped
  • 2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black peppercorns Freshly cracked
  • 12 links Beef sausages For serving alongside the lamb

Instructions
 

  • Place the grated onion in a clean kitchen towel or double layer of paper towels and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground lamb, drained onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, cumin, coriander, salt, and cracked black peppercorns.
  • Using your hands, gently knead the mixture until the herbs and spices are uniformly distributed throughout the meat. Do not overmix.
  • Divide the lamb mixture into 12 equal portions. Mold each portion tightly around a flat metal skewer or soaked wooden skewer into an elongated sausage shape.
  • Thread the beef sausages onto separate skewers.
  • Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
  • Place the lamb koftas and beef sausages on the grill. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes, until beautifully charred on the outside and cooked completely through.
  • Remove from the heat and let rest for 3 to 5 minutes before serving.