Lamb Recipes - Nargisi Kebabs

Ingredients

• 500 g/18 oz minced (ground) lamb

• 30 ml/2 tbsp ground poppy seeds

• 15 ml/1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

• 15 ml/1 tbsp natural (plain) yoghurt

• 5 ml/1 tsp garam masala

• 3 large cloves garlic, crushed

• 1.5 cm/1/2 in ginger root, coarsely chopped

• 1 onion, coarsely chopped

• 1 egg, beaten

• salt

• 10 hard-boiled (hard-cooked) eggs

• oil for deep-frying

Garnish:

• 2.5 ml/1/2 tsp garam masala

• 15 ml/ 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander ( cilantro)

• 1 small green chili, chopped

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Method:

1. Blend all the ingredients except the hard-boiled eggs and oil to a smooth paste. Divide into 10 31ual portions. Using oiled hands, shape the meat around the hard-boiled eggs.

2. Heat the oil and fry the koftas until golden brown on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon. Sprinkle with the garnish and serve hot with chutney and vegetable pulao.