Cumin Coriander Beef Patties (Kebabs) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup grated onion
1 teaspoon minced ginger (or ginger ground to a paste) (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (adjust for your heat preference)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/4 - 1/2 cup packed chopped coriander leaves (or 1/4 cup minced mint leaves)
vegetable oil

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix the meat, ginger (optional), onion, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, yogurt and vinegar. Mix well with your hands, mashing and kneading to blend the flavors and get a smooth texture.
Mix in the coriander leaves or mint leaves.
With wet hands shape and firmly press the meat into eight ovals or rounds 3/4-inch thick.
You can then grill the patties on a lightly oiled rack under medium heat, turning after 5 minute and continuing to cook until done. You can also broil them 5 to 7 inches from heating element turning them occasionally and cooking for about 8 minute or pan fry them 3 to 4 minutes on each side.