Lamb Kofta With Lemon Roast Garlic Yogurt

From Super Food Ideas (Oct 2007). For the BBQ.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 4 light meals

Ingredients

• 8  bamboo or metal  skewers
• 7  garlic cloves (to bake)
• 1  garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 200  g plain yogurt (natural)
• 1⁄2 fresh cilantro, chopped (coriander)
• 1  teaspoon lemon rind, grated
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 700  g ground lamb
• 4  green onions, finely chopped
• 2  teaspoons ground cumin
• 2  teaspoons coriander powder
•  lemon wedge, to serve

Directions

1. If using bamboo skewers, soak these in water while preparing koftas.
2. Preheat oven to 200°C Wrap up 7 of the garlic cloves in foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven. When cool, squish out of the skins into a bowl, discard skins. Mash with the salt to form a paste. Then add yogurt, fresh coriander, lemon rind and lemon juice. Set aside.
3. Put crushed garlic, lamb, green onion, spices and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Mix to combine. Divide mix into 8 oval shapes and thread onto skewers. Refidgerate 15 minutes to firm up.
4. Preheat BBQ plate or chargrill to medium-high. Spray skewers with oil spray before putting them on. Cook 3-4 minutes, turning or until cooked through.
5. Arrange koftas on a plater with lemon wedges and a bowl of yogurt mixture.