Moroccan Kefta Kebab

Name: Moroccan Kefta Kebab
Ingredients: 1 lb ground lamb (or beef, veal, or goat — 85% lean, see note for poultry); 1 small onion (grated (about ⅓ cup), juices squeezed out); 1½ teaspoons grated garlic; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh mint ( or 2 teaspoons dried mint); 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom (or ras el hanout); ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup avocado oil (for frying)