How to Make Authentic Kofta Kebabs!

ground lamb

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with more protein.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita provides more fiber.

Soak bamboo skewers in water for about 30 minutes.

Soak one piece of toasted bread until it falls apart and squeeze out the water.

Chop the onions, parsley, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.

Break apart the ground meat before adding it to the food processor.

Add the soaked bread to the meat mixture.

Season with a good pinch of kosher salt, black pepper, and the spices: ground allspice, cardamom, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, sumac, and paprika.

Add a tiny drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to the mixture.

Pulse the mixture in the food processor until well combined but not over-mixed.

Shape the kofta mixture into oval shapes around the soaked skewers, about the size of a baseball.

Grill the skewers and prepare the fixings, such as salad and lime tahini sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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