Lamb Skewers With Spicy Yogurt Dressing

• Lamb Skewers
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium onions, finely diced
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 2 scallions, minced (white part only)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• Spicy Yoghurt Dressing
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped of fresh mint
• salt and pepper, to taste

1. The day before serving, heat the olive oil in a saute pan over low heat. Add the onions and cook slowly until translucent, about 30 minutes. Drain any excess oil.
2. Break the ground lamb up into a bowl. Add the onions, scallions, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. When ready to serve, soak 16 six-inch wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. (This helps prevent the skewers from burning on the grill.) Preheat a grill (high heat).
4. Divide the lamb mixture into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 1-inch diameter log, approximately 3-inches long. Thread each piece lengthwise onto a skewer.
5. Grill lamb to medium rare, turning once, about 5 minutes. Serve with Spicy Yogurt Dressing.
6. To make the dressing: Mix the yogurt, cayenne, and mint in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature with the lamb skewers.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lamb-skewers-with-spicy-yogurt-dressing-136212 (may not work)