Turkey kufta

Ingredients

• 500 g ground turkey
• 1 large zucchini
• 2 green onion shoots
• 1 hot red pepper or to taste
• 50 g shelled pistachios
• 3 sprigs of cilantro
• 3 sprigs of parsley
• 3 sprigs of mint
• ¼ tsp cumin seeds
• 1 egg
• ½ tsp. year
• a few sprigs of fresh thyme

Cooking

Step 1

Grate the zucchini, finely chop the pepper, green onion and herbs, chop the pistachios with a knife.

Step 2

Dry the cumin in a dry frying pan.

Step 3

Lightly beat the egg. Combine ground beef, egg, zucchini, peppers, herbs, and most of the pistachios in a large bowl (reserve some for garnish). Season with salt and cumin seeds.

Step 4

With your hands soaked in cold water, shape the minced meat into balls the size of a chicken egg. Spread on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Thread 2 balls onto skewers.

Step 5

Light the coals, set the grate and heat properly. Oil the grate, arrange the skewers and cook, turning often, 12-15 minutes, until cooked through. Sprinkle with pistachios.