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Grilled Turkey Kofta Skewers with Yogurt Sauce

While lamb or beef is traditional, I prefer ground turkey for these flavorful skewers, and the yogurt sauce adds a lightened dipping sauce full of flavor.

Servings: 8 skewers
Course: Dinner , Others
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • For the Kofta
  • 1 pound Plainville Farm ground turkey
  • scant ⅓ cup grated onion , (about ½ small onion)
  • 2 sprigs parsley , chopped
  • 2 Sprigs Mint Leaves , chopped
  • 1 clove garlic , minced or pressed
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • extra-virgin olive oil or grape seed oil
  • For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons mint leaves , chopped
  • ½ lemon , juiced
  • 1 clove garlic , pressed
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. For the Kofta Skewers
  2. In a medium bowl, gently combine the turkey with the grated onion, chopped herbs, garlic, kosher salt, coriander, cinnamon, allspice and cayenne pepper. Wet your hands and scoop about ⅓ cup of the meat into your hands and shape into oval shaped logs. Place on a sheet pan or plate covered with parchment paper and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  3. If using wooden skewers, soak the skewers in cold water for 15 min to ½ hour. Heat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grate. Grill the skewers for about 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally so that grill marks form. Reduce the heat and cook the skewers for another 5-8 minutes or until they begin to caramel in color and the meat is cooked through.
  4. For the Yogurt Sauce
  5. Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.