Lamb Kofta With Cucumber Salad

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup coarsely chopped mint
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 3 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp finely grated lemon peel
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
• 1 medium cucumber
• 3 large tomatoes
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• None None Flatbread, cut into strips
• None None Store-bought hummus, to serve

1. Combine ground lamb, onion, garlic, 1/3 cup mint, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and lemon peel and juice in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Form 1/4 cupfuls of mixture into sausage shapes. Thread onto skewers and place on a large plate.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet or grill pan on medium heat. Cook and turn skewers for 5 mins or until cooked through.
3. Meanwhile, cut cucumber in half lengthwise. Using a small teaspoon, remove and discard seeds. Thinly slice cucumber and place in a medium bowl. Cut tomatoes in half; remove and discard seeds and pulp. Finely chop tomato. Add tomato to cucumber with red onion, 1/2 cup mint leaves and remaining oil. Toss until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve kofta with salad, flatbread and hummus.

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