Greek Lamb Kebabs With Garden-fresh Dipping Sauce

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 30 -35 wooden skewers (6-8 inches long) or 30 -35 metal skewers (6-8 inches long)
• 2 1/2-3 lbs ground lamb
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Recipe

• 1 to make kebabs: preheat the boiler on high or preheat outdoor grill. if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15-20 minutes.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine all the kebab ingredients and mix well.
• 3 roll the mixture into 30 to 35 sausage-like shapes about 2 to 3 inches long and place on cookie sheets.
• 4 place one skewer into the end of each lamb roll and broil or grill for 5 to 7 minutes per side, turning once, until cooked through.
• 5 to make dipping sauce: blend all the sauce ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. serve immediately or place in a covered bowl and chill until ready to use. makes about 3 cups of sauce.