Spiced lamb and barberry kababs

Name: Spiced lamb and barberry kababs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 large onions; 1kg British lamb mince (see Know How); 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda; 1 heaped tbsp pul biber (aleppo chilli flakes); 1 tbsp ground cumin; 4 tbsp barberries (find these on Amazon – or swap in dried cranberries); 4 tbsp tomato purée; Finely grated zest 2 oranges; Bunch (30g) flatleaf parsley, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 100g shelled unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped; 2 bunches (60g) flatleaf parsley, roughly chopped; 2 red onions, very finely sliced into half moons; Juice ½ lemon; 1 heaped tbsp sumac; 150g pomegranate seeds; Flatbreads to serve; Plain yogurt with a spoonful of harissa swirled in (optional) to serve

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Prep:20minCook:15min

Get ready for the juiciest, most flavourful lamb kababs you’ve ever tasted. Sabrina Ghayour shares her recipe for spiced lamb kababs with barberries. Serve with a herby pomegranate salad and flatbreads to soak up the delicious juices. Barberries also work in sweet dishes, like this festive orange, barbery and sumac cheesecake. Sabrina’s story: A British-Iranian chef and bestselling food writer, Sabrina is known for her flavour-packed recipes with an emphasis on Persian and Middle Eastern cuisines. She runs cookery classes and supper clubs, and has written six cookbooks. The latest, Persiana Everyday (Aster £26), is out now. Follow her on Instagram @sabrinaghayour

Updated at: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:02:05 GMT