Minced Lamb Skewers

• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 3 dried red chilies (Birdseye)
• fresh red chili pepper
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
• 2 -3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 450 g ground lamb
• 12 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 small egg, beaten
• 12 -16 bamboo skewers, soak bamboo overnight if using instead of metal

1. Mix all ingredients together throughly except lamb breadcrumbs and egg using a food processor or big bowl and wooden spoon.
2. Add lamb and breadcrumbs and egg and mix very well.
3. Using about a rounded Tablespoon of the mix shape into round sausage like shapes in the palms of your hands.
4. Pierce the centre of the meat with the skewers.
5. Brush lightly with oil and barbecue or grill for 3-4 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through.

fennel seed, red chilies, fresh red chili pepper, gingerroot, ground cumin, garlic, salt, coriander leaves, mint leaves, cooking oil, ground lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, bamboo skewers

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/minced-lamb-skewers-159759 (may not work)