Lamb Skewers With Spicy Yogurt Dressing

Ingredients

Lamb Skewers

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 medium onions, finely diced
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 2 scallions, minced (white part only)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh mint, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Spicy Yoghurt Dressing

• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   The day before serving, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over low heat. Add the onions and cook slowly until translucent, about 30 minutes. Drain any excess oil.

2. 2

   Break the ground lamb up into a bowl. Add the onions, scallions, garlic, mint, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

3. 3

   When ready to serve, soak 16 six-inch wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes. (This helps prevent the skewers from burning on the grill.) Preheat a grill (high heat).

4. 4

   Divide the lamb mixture into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a 1-inch diameter log, approximately 3-inches long. Thread each piece lengthwise onto a skewer.

5. 5

   Grill lamb to medium rare, turning once, about 5 minutes. Serve with Spicy Yogurt Dressing.

6. 6

   To make the dressing: Mix the yogurt, cayenne, and mint in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature with the lamb skewers.