Lebanese Kofta Kebab Recipe | Grandma's Bakra Eid Special keema kabab Recipe by Cooking with AA

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat profile, while canola is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and higher in protein, while sour cream is less costly.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbreads

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbreads are often cheaper.

Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.

Combine ground lamb, finely chopped onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, allspice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Form the mixture into long, oval shapes around the soaked skewers.

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Brush the kofta kebabs lightly with olive oil.

Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

Remove the kebabs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes.

Warm the pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes.

Serve the kebabs with fresh tomato, cucumber, and yogurt sauce.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

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