Sumac kebabs

Ingredients

Kebabs

500g	mince lamb
Pinch	dried chilli flakes
4 tsp	sumac
2 tsp	ground cumin
4 cloves	garlic, crushed
¼ cup	finely chopped parsley

Sumac-spiced salad

2	medium onions, finely sliced
¼ cup	finely chopped parsley
1 Tbsp	sumac

Directions

1. Combine all the kebab ingredients well. Form the mixture into 16 logs. Thread onto medium skewers — 2 to a skewer. Pat the mixture again into firm log shapes. Chill for 15 minutes.
2. Soak the onions in icy water for 15 minutes. Drain and combine with the parsley. Sprinkle with the sumac.
3. Pan-fry or grill the kebabs for about 8 minutes turning often.
4. Great served on a bed of hummus together with the salad.