Beef Kofta with Tzatziki Sauce – He Wines She Dines

Ingredients

• 1 medium English cucumber
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 2 to 3 medium lemons
• 1/2 clove garlic
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup fresh dill
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 1 (2-inch) piece of ginger, peeled
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1 pound ground beef (75% lean/25% fat)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 small pinch red pepper flakes
• Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill
• Naan or pita, for serving