Lamb Kofte Kebabs with Tahini Garlic Sauce — Eat This Not That

Ingredients

• 2 lb. ground lamb
• 4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp. ground coriander
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 tbsp. za'atar seasoning
• 1 tsp. hot smoked paprika
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 24 bamboo skewers or 12 flat metal kofte skewers (soaked 2 hours)
• Neutral oil like canola oil for oiling grill grates
• Shredded romaine lettuce
• sliced tomatoes
• sliced red onion
• warm pita bread (optional)
• Juice of 2 large lemons
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 2/3 cup tahini paste
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 tbsp. cold water