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Kafta (Grilled Spiced Mince Skewers)

Ground lamb or beef kneaded with onion, parsley, and seven-spice, pressed onto skewers and grilled over charcoal — the everyday hero of the mangal.

32 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Recipe by Halal Gourmet Editorial Team

Serves
6

Ingredients

Base

Time
Prep 20 min · Cook 12 min · 32 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Knead meat, onion, parsley, spices until tacky and cohesive.

    12 min
  2. 2

    Press onto flat skewers (or shape patties).

    8 min
  3. 3

    Grill over charcoal, turning once, until just cooked and charred.

    12 min

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