Spiced lamb and beef kofta pressed onto skewers and grilled over coals, served on lavash with charred tomato, pepper and red onion. A high-protein grill classic.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Grate the onion and squeeze out its juice well; finely chop the parsley.
- 2
Knead the ground lamb and beef with the onion, parsley, pepper flakes, cumin, black pepper and salt for 8-10 minutes until sticky; chill for 30 minutes.
- 3
With wet hands, divide the mixture into 8 equal pieces and press each onto a flat skewer to form a long kofta.
- 4
Char the tomatoes and green peppers on a hot grill for 6-8 minutes until the skins blacken; thinly slice the red onion.
- 5
Grill the skewers over hot coals or a hot grill for 8-10 minutes, turning often, until browned all over.
- 6
Warm the lavash on the grill for 20-30 seconds; place the kofta on the lavash and serve with the charred tomatoes, peppers and red onion.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 567 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbs | 39 g |
| Fat | 31 g |
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