Moroccan-Spiced Lamb Kofta Skewers with Herbed Couscous & Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground lamb, or ground beef if preferred
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely minced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp paprika
• 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 whole egg
• 1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked
• 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 medium cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil, for cooking

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine ground lamb, minced onion, parsley, mint, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, garlic, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix gently with hands until just combined, don't overmix or kofta will be tough.

2. 2

   Divide mixture into 12 equal portions. Mold each around a metal or soaked wooden skewer, forming a long, thin kofta shape (about 5-6 inches).