Ingredients

• 500 g Ground lamb
• 1 small, finely chopped Onion
• 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon (optional) Cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Whole plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh mint
• 1-2 teaspoons (adjust to taste) Harissa paste
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 clove, minced Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the ground lamb with the finely chopped onion, parsley, cilantro, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand.

2. 2

   Shape the mixture around wooden or metal skewers into elongated sausage shapes, pressing firmly. This should yield about 8-10 skewers.

3. 3

   Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, chopped mint, harissa paste, lemon juice, minced garlic, and olive oil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

4. 4

   Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the skewers with oil (optional, if meat tends to stick).

5. 5

   Grill the kofta skewers for 8 to 12 minutes, turning regularly, until golden brown and cooked through.

6. 6

   Serve the grilled kofta skewers immediately with the harissa-mint yogurt sauce.