Name: Spiced lamb kebabs and burghul salad
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 pieces (500g) lean lamb fillet; 1 white onion, cut into wedges; 8 soaked wooden skewers; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoon sumac; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground chilli; Burghul salad; 1 cup soaked coarse burghul; 1/2 cup chopped craisins; 1/2 cup toasted flaked almonds; 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/3 cup torn fresh parsley leaves

Spiced lamb kebabs and burghul salad

There's no need to spend a long time cooking this healthy Moroccan meal. With chilli and cinnamon these lamb kebabs are flavoursome and go perfectly with the tasty burghul salad.

Ingredients

3 pieces (500g) lean lamb fillet

1 white onion, cut into wedges

8 soaked wooden skewers

1/4 cup olive oil

2 teaspoon sumac

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground chilli

Burghul salad

1 cup soaked coarse burghul

1/2 cup chopped craisins

1/2 cup toasted flaked almonds

2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/3 cup torn fresh parsley leaves

Method

1.Thread lamb and onion alternately onto skewers. Arrange in a deep baking dish. In a small jug, Combine oil and spices. Pour over lamb. Season to taste. Marinate at least 30 minutes, turning.

2.In a large bowl, combine burghul, craisins, almonds, oil and nutmeg. Season to taste. Cool slightly.

3.Preheat barbecue or char-grill pan on high. Cook kebabs 8-10 minutes, tuming, until cooked through. Toss parsley through salad and serve with kebabs.

To prepare burghul, place in a bowl and cover with just-boiled water. Soak 5 minutes, until water is absorbed.
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