Ingredients

  • 750 g lean lamb fillets, minced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 -3 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red wine
  • HERB YOGHURT DIP
  • 500 g unsweetened plain yogurt
  • 2 -3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 -2 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 1 -2 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
  • 2 -3 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped

Method

  • Combine lamb, onion, garlic, wine, spices and herbs in bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Shape enough mixture (about 1 tablespoon) around 1 end of the skewers.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Just before serving: grill sticks on BBQ until well browned all over and cooked through.
  • Herb Yoghurt Dip: combine all ingredients in bowl and mix well.
  • Serve Lamb Sticks with the Herb Yoghurt Dip.
  • TIP: If you wet the skewers before barbecuing, they will not burn.