Pakistani-Style Lamb Patties

Ingredients

• 1 ounce oil
• 2 ounces onions, minced
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 ounces breadcrumbs, fresh
• 3 lbs lamb, lean ground
• 3 ounces pine nuts, toasted
• 2-3 eggs, beaten
• 1 ounce tahini (sesame paste)
• 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• salt
• pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground fennel
• 2 tablespoons ginger, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Saute' the onions in hot oil until they are translucent.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and saute' briefly.

3. 3

   Remove mixture from the heat.

4. 4

   Soak the bread crumbs in water.

5. 5

   Squeeze out any excess moisture.

6. 6

   Combine the bread crumbs, onion, and garlic.

7. 7

   Add the lamb, pine nuts, beaten eggs, tahnini, parsley, salt, pepper, and spices.

8. 8

   Mix them together gently but thoroughly.

9. 9

   Shape the mixture into patties and chill the patties.

10. 10

    Grill or broil the patties to doneness.