Recipe: Spiced Lamb and Aubergine Koftas

SPICED LAMB AND AUBERGINE KOFTAS

FOR THE TOMATO DIP:
3 tbsp tomato pur e
4 tbsp cold water
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp vinegar
1/4 tsp Schwartz Chili Powder Hot
1/4 tsp Schwartz Mint
FOR THE KOFTAS:
3 tbsp oil
1 (8 oz) aubergine (eggplant), finely diced
12 oz minced lamb
2 oz fresh breadcrumbs
2 tsp tomato pur e
2 tsp Schwartz Cumin Ground
1 tsp Schwartz Allspice Ground
1 tsp Schwartz Chili Powder Hot
1/4 tsp salt

TO PREPARE THE TOMATO DIP:
Place all ingredients in a small saucepan and simmer gently for 1 minute. Cool.

TO PREPARE THE KOFTAS:
Heat the oil and fry the aubergine until soft. Drain and cool.

Combine the lamb with the breadcrumbs, tomato puree, cumin, allspice, chili powder and salt. Stir in the aubergine and mix thoroughly. Divide the mixture into 8 pieces and roll into 'sausage' shapes. Push a metal skewer through the length of the 'sausage' to form a kofta.

Cook for 10-15 minutes on the grill, turning occasionally until cooked throughout.

Accompany with the tomato dip and crisp salad.

Makes 4 servings.