Spiced Lamb Kofta with Garlic Yogurt Recipe

Ingredients

• 500 g ground lamb (preferably 20% fat for juiciness)
• 1 small onion (finely grated, juice squeezed out)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander/cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing before cooking)
• Skewers (metal or soaked wooden skewers)
• 250 g plain Greek yogurt
• 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated into a paste)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• Fresh mint or parsley (finely chopped, optional)
• Flatbreads or pita bread
• Fresh salad (tomatoes, cucumber, red onion)
• Lemon wedges
• Fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, mint)