Title: Skewered Kefta
Categories: Lamb Mideast
Yield: 2 Servings

10	oz	Ground lamb
2	tb	Minced onion
1	tb	Chopped fresh parsley
1	tb	Chopped fresh mint or 1 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/4	ts	Each ground cumin, ground marjoram, salt, and pepper
2	ts	Olive oil
1	ts	Lemon juice
1/2		Garlic clove, minced
1/4	ts	Paprika

In medium bowl combine lamb, onion, parsley, mint, cumin, marjoram, salt, and pepper; mix well. Divide lamb mixture into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into a sausage shape, pressing each onto a 12-inch wooden or metal skewer; transfer skewers to rack in broiling pan.

In measuring cup or small bowl combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, and paprika; using pastry brush, brush oil mixture over keftas, coating all sides. Broil, turning once, until keftas are browned on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Makes 2 servings, 2 skewers each.

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