North African Lamb Kaftas

Submitted by AcadiaTwo

"Yummy Kaftas are perfect for lunch or appetizer. Serve with your favorite yogurt cucumber dipping sauce."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1⁄4 cup onion (minced)
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne (ground)
• 1 egg (beaten)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
• 12 wooden skewers (6-inch)

directions

1. Mix lamb, onion, poppy seeds, cumin, salt, cinnamon and cayenne in large bowl.
2. Add egg and mix well.
3. Form lamb mixture into a 3 x 1/2 inch long rolls.
4. Repeat with remaining lamb mixture to make about 12 kaftas.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in large skillet on medium heat and add 1/2 of the kaftas.
6. Cook kaftas for 7 minutes or until cooked through and browned on all sides.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Repeat with remaining kaftas, adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil as needed.
9. To serve kaftas, carefully slide a wooden skewer lengthwise through center of each kafta.
10. Serve with Dipping Sauce.