Kofta Kebab Recipe

Name: Kofta Kebab Recipe
Ingredients: 1 pound ground lamb or ground beef (or use a 50/50 mix); 1 small onion (finely grated or minced (squeeze out excess moisture)); 3 cloves garlic (minced); ½ cup fresh parsley (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground allspice; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon black pepper; Optional: ¼ tsp chili flakes or minced fresh chili (for a bit of heat - see Mike's Recipe Tips); Optional: 1-2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (for binding); Olive oil (for brushing)