Ingredients
- 500 grams ground chicken (mince)
- 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 1 green spring onion (finely chopped)
- 3 tablespoon mint leaves (finely chopped, plus extra to serve)
- 2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Hummus, to serve
- Labne, to serve
- Arabic bread, to serve
- Lemon wedges, to serve
- Pomegranate arils, to serve
- FOR TOMATO SALAD
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon (Juice of)
- 1 green spring onion (thinly sliced)
- Pomegranate seeds (from 1/2 pomegranate, plus extra to garnish)
- Sea salt flakes, to season
- Freshly ground black pepper, to season
How to Make
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Step 1: To make the koftas, mix mince, garlic, spring onion, herbs, spices, salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined and using you hands to thoroughly mix,
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Step 2: Form 1/4 cup of the mixture into a log then thread on to metal skewer, using your hands to squeeze the mince mixture firmly on to the skewer and then transfer to a tray and repeat with remaining mince mixture to make 8 skewers, cover with plastic wrp and chill for 30 minutes.
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Step 3: Heat a chargrill pan over high heat and cook koftas on grill for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
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Step 4: Meanwhile combine tomtoes, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, green spring onion and pomegranate seeds in a large bowl and season and toss well to combine and then set aside for 10 minutes to allow the flavours to infuse.
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Step 5: Serve koftas with tomato salad, hummus, labne, Arabic bread, lemon wedges, pomegranate arils and extra mint.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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