Kofta Kebabs with Homemade Hummus and Cucumber Tomato Salad
Spicy meaty kofta kebabs with creamy hummus and fresh tomato cucumber salad
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Main Course
For the kebabs:
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground lamb or use all beef
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp allepo pepper
- 1 tsp salt or more to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, mint and parsley
For the salad:
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 2 large tomatoes diced
- 4 small seedless cucumbers diced
- 2 tbsp chopped herbs (same as above)
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
For the kebabs:
Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
Take about 1/4 cup of the meat mixture and form around a skewer.
Heat grill to medium high and oil. Cook kebabs for about 10-20 minutes until cooked through and nicely browned. If using store ground beef make sure they are at least 165 inside. If using oven, heat broiler and place the kebabs on a foil lined sheet pan. Place in a lower half of the oven and allow to cook until almost cooked through (check one inside). Raise the pan close to the broiler to get nice browning on the kebabs to finish them.
Spread some hummus on a plate and top with kebabs. Spoon some salad over the top and serve with hot naan.
Keyword Beef, Lunch, Main Dish