Ingredients:

• 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
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• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
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• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
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• 1 teaspoon sugar
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• 1 clove garlic, minced
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• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
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• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
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• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
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Instructions:

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing

Place the sliced cucumbers in a large bowl

Pour the dressing over the cucumbers and toss gently to coat

Let the salad sit for about 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld

Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the salad before serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground lamb
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• 1 small onion, finely grated
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• 2 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
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• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
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• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
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• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
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Instructions:

Put the minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl

Add the ground lamb and mix them all together

Mix the ingredients together well until they are all mixed in evenly

Put some of the lamb mixture on a wooden skewer and shape it into the shape of a long kefta sausage

Do it again with the rest of the mixture and the skewers

Warm up the grill over medium-high heat

To keep them from sticking, oil the grates

Grill the lamb kefta skewers for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until they are cooked all the way through and have a nice char on the outside

Hot sides and sauces should go with the grilled lamb kefta kabobs

Enjoy your tasty kefta kabobs that you made yourself!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup yellow lentils
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• 3 cups water
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• 1 tablespoon olive oil
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• 1 onion, finely chopped
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• 3 cloves garlic, minced
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• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
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• 2 tomatoes, diced
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• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
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• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
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• 1 teaspoon garam masala
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• Salt to taste
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• Fresh cilantro for garnish
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Instructions:

Run cold water over the lentils several times to clean them

Bring water to a boil in a large pot, then add the lentils

For about 20 minutes, cook until soft

Warm up the olive oil in a different pan over medium-low heat

Put in the cumin seeds and give them a quick stir

Chop up the ginger, onion, and garlic and add them

Cook the onions until they become clear

Add the diced tomatoes and cook them until they get soft

Curry powder, coriander powder, and garam masala should be added

Keep cooking for one more minute

Mix the cooked lentils with the tomato and onion mixture

Mix well

Add salt to taste, then let it cook for 5 to 10 minutes

Add fresh cilantro as a garnish before serving