Cumin Coriander Beef Patties (Kebabs)

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup grated onion
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger (or ginger ground to a paste) (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (adjust for your heat preference)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup packed chopped coriander leaves (or 1/4 cup minced mint leaves)
• vegetable oil

1. In a large bowl, mix the meat, ginger (optional), onion, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, yogurt and vinegar. Mix well with your hands, mashing and kneading to blend the flavors and get a smooth texture.
2. Mix in the coriander leaves or mint leaves.
3. With wet hands shape and firmly press the meat into eight ovals or rounds 3/4-inch thick.
4. You can then grill the patties on a lightly oiled rack under medium heat, turning after 5 minute and continuing to cook until done. You can also broil them 5 to 7 inches from heating element turning them occasionally and cooking for about 8 minute or pan fry them 3 to 4 minutes on each side.

lean ground beef, onion, ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne, salt, plain yogurt, rice vinegar, coriander, vegetable oil

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cumin-coriander-beef-patties-kebabs-225926 (may not work)