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The perfect option for a quick tasty BBQ with friends or family Makes approx. 16 skewers Preparation: 15 minutes Cooking: 5 minutes INGREDIENTS 500g lamb mince 1 onion 1 cup flat leaf parsley 1/2 red capsicum 1 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baharat 1/2 teaspoon pepper METHOD 1. In a food processor, add onion, parsley & capsicum. Process until you have a fine mixture. 2. Place this mix in sieve over a bowl & use a spatula to remove most of it’s liquid. 3. In a bowl, add the mince, the onion mixture, salt, pepper & baharat and combine very well. 4. Take a portion of the kafta mix and mould it around a skewer, using your hands to shape. Leave a few centimetres at bottom of skewer and don’t wrap the kafta too thick. 5. Cook skewers on a hot grill or barbecue for about 3 minutes on each side until browned all over. TIPS • These kafta can be served with a range of sides, from warm pita to a simple salad of mixed lettuce, red onion, capsicum, beetroot and goats cheese. Or whatever you feel like at the time!