Lamb Kofta With Lemon Roast Garlic Yogurt

• 8 bamboo or metal skewers
• 7 garlic cloves (to bake)
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 200 g plain yogurt (natural)
• 12 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

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

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lamb-kofta-with-lemon-roast-garlic-yogurt-261822 (may not work)