These kebabs are not necessarily Moroccan, but taste that way to me. This is a delicious, economical and unusual way to serve minced lamb. The kebabs are ideal for barbecuing, but can just as easily be grilled, the spices warm up a cold winters evening, and making the kebabs suits a rainy afternoon, despite the fact that it doesn't take all that long to prepare. There's just something about this dish that suits a lazy day in the kitchen, preparation is satisfying and easy, and the rewards are truly delicious! All in all after first trying this recipe it was immediately on the list of meals to serve to friends and family. To continue the Arabic theme, serve with tabouleh and tzatziki. A medium dry white organic wine goes well with this meal as the flavours tend to complement each other.This recipe serves 4.

The rice (organic rice is best) is used to fill out the meat balls a little. It could be left out to make a meal that would be suitable for most people following an Atkins diet.

Ingredients

• 50g rice
• 450g Minced lamb
• 1 Large onion, finely chopped
• 1tbsp Chopped chives
• 1tbsp Chopped dill
• 1tbsp Chopped parsley
• 1tbsp Chopped coriander
• 2 tbsp Raisins
• 3 tbsp Dried chopped apricots (the ready-to-eat variety)
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 1/2 tbsp Ground turmeric
• 1/2 tbsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tbsp Ground ginger
• 1 small egg (beaten)
• 200g Feta cheese (diced into 16 pieces)

1. Rinse the rice, then steam for 25 minutes (if you don't have a steamer boil for 15 minutes).
2. If you have a food processor, add all the ingredients except the feta to the processor, and blend thoroughly (you may need to do this in more than one batch). If you don't have a food processor add all the ingredients except the feta to a large mixing bowl and blend by hand.
3. Divide the mixture into 16 equal pieces and put one piece of feta into the centre of each piece.
4. Form each piece into a smooth round, with the feta completely enclosed by the meat mix.
5. Thread 4 rounds onto a skewer and repeat with three further skewers.
6. Cook under a hot grill, or over a barbecue for at least 5 minutes on each side. Ensure that the meat is thoroughly cooked through before serving.