Turkey Kofta Kebabs
Around two decades ago, my Persian neighbor introduced me to these turkey kofta kebabs. While I never received his exact recipe, I have a knack for recreating flavors, and this version comes quite close. He originally crafted them with beef, but opting for turkey imparts a lighter quality to these kebabs.
Ingredients
- vegetable oil for grill
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small onion, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon chopped green chile pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Combine turkey, onion, cilantro, egg, garlic, chile pepper, coriander, paprika, chili powder, and salt in a large bowl; mix thoroughly. Divide mixture into twelve 1/4-cup portions; roll into log-shaped ovals and place on a baking sheet.
- Grill ovals over indirect heat, turning occasionally, until no longer pink in the center, 25 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 41mgPotassium: 97mgVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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