"We skipped the traditional bread panade in favor of a little gelatin to keep our kofte moist after grilling. And we added ground pine nuts for richness and to keep the kofte from being too springy...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons tahini
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup pine nuts
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5 garlic cloves, peeled
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2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 pounds 80 percent lean ground beef
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1/2 cup grated onion, drained
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1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
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1/3 cup minced fresh mint
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1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
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1 large disposable aluminum roasting pan (if using charcoal)