Memory
Boosting Lamb Kofta
(Makes
14)
This dish is excellent as part of a hearty evening meal
after work or school. Lamb is known to boost memory and aid
concentration with its high levels of vitamin B12 and iron; it’s
best to use lamb loin if you can obtain it as it has the highest
concentration of these vitamins compared to other cuts. Iron aids
brain health, and a deficiency of iron may also lead to poor mental
performance and lack of concentration.
Ingredients:
750g Minced Lamb (lamb Loin preferred)
1 Onion (finely chopped)
2 Garlic cloves
¼ tsp. ground Nutmeg
¼ tsp. ground Hot Paprika
½ tsp. ground Cumin
¼ tsp. ground Cloves
½ tsp. ground Coriander
1 tsp. grated Lemon rind
12 cup fresh Parsley
Method:
(N.B. If you are using bamboo skewers on which
to attach the kofta, then soak the bamboo skewers in water for
several hours or overnight to prevent them from
burning).
1. In a bowl, add the minced lamb, onion, garlic, spices
and lemon rind and mix until all the ingredients are well
combined.
2. To this minced lamb and spice
mixture, add the nuts and parsley and mix well. Cover and
refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Take the mixture out of the
refrigerator and divide into medium sized portions with a
tablespoon; on a clean surface, roll each portion into an oval
shape. Thread 3 ovals onto each skewer.
4. If using a griddle pan to cook
the koftas then brush the griddle pan with some oil before placing
the kofta on their skewers in the pan. (Alternatively, either grill
or barbecue).
5. Cook the kofta on their skewers
in batches until brown on each side and cooked through.
By Shahena Ali, as featured in 'Time Out Dubai'
Magazine
