North African Lamb Kaftas - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
1/4 cup onion (minced)
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (ground)
1 egg (beaten)
3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
12 wooden skewers (6-inch)

Preparation

Mix lamb, onion, poppy seeds, cumin, salt, cinnamon and cayenne in large bowl.
Add egg and mix well.
Form lamb mixture into a 3 x 1/2 inch long rolls.
Repeat with remaining lamb mixture to make about 12 kaftas.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in large skillet on medium heat and add 1/2 of the kaftas.
Cook kaftas for 7 minutes or until cooked through and browned on all sides.
Drain on paper towels.
Repeat with remaining kaftas, adding remaining 1 tablespoon oil as needed.
To serve kaftas, carefully slide a wooden skewer lengthwise through center of each kafta.
Serve with Dipping Sauce.