Lamb Kofta with Grilled Naan Bread and Hummus

Ingredients

Yield:

22 skewers

• Lamb Kofta

  • 8 oz. ground lamb
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp chili pepper
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ¾ tsp finely chopped mint
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
  • ½ medium yellow onion, grated, drained in a strainer
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• Hummus

  • 16 oz chickpeas
  • ¼ cup liquid from can of chickpeas
  • 3-5 tbsp lemon juice (depending on taste)
  • 1 ½ tbsp tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Preparation

Difficulty:

Easy 

 

1. Lamb Kofta

   1. Preheat BBQ grill
   2. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients
   3. Form the lamb mixture into small flat logs around the end of 22 skewers
   4. Grill, turning until lightly charred, for about 4 minutes

2. Hummus

   1. Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can
   2. Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor
   3. Add ¼ cup of liquid from chickpeas
   4. Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
   5. Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus
   6. Add a small amount of olive oil in the well. Garnish with chopped parsley and paprika.