Lamb And Cashew Nut Kofti

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces unsalted cashews
• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 green chilies, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 inches gingerroot, peeled and grated
• 4 tablespoons oil (for cooking)

Recipe

• 1 soak the cashews in water for 4-6 hours.
• 2 mix lamb, onion, garlic, coriander, cumin and chili powder.
• 3 drain cashews, place in food processor and process to a paste. you may have to add 1-2 tablespoons of water to help blend.
• 4 add lamb mixture to processer and continue processing until a smooth paste is formed.
• 5 turn the mixture into a bowl. add chopped chilis, cilantro, salt and ginger. mix well.
• 6 shape mixture into about 20 balls. flatten into discs about 2" in diameter.
• 7 heat a small amount of oil in frying pan. cook patties 2-3 minutes per side, turning once.
• 8 may be served hot or cold.