Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground lamb
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 stems rosemary leaves fresh, finely chopped
  • 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
  • 6 apricots halved and pitted
  • 1 pomegranate halved and seeds knocked out with a wooden spoon
  • 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1/2 lemon juiced

Method

  • Mix the ground lamb, breadcrumbs, cumin, cardamom, rosemary, egg and egg yolk in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper and mix well. Form into 12 balls. Thread onto 6 metal skewers, alternating with the apricots.
  • For the dip, mix the pomegranate seeds, yogurt, tahini and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Grill the kebabs on medium heat for 10 mins until cooked through, turning occasionally. Serve with the dip.