Blend all the above ingredients until smooth. Add 2-3 ice cubes and blend again. This will ensure you have smoothest and silky hummus. Once ready, pour the hummus into a plate, arrange the koftas ...

These Middle Eastern-style kofte meatballs are a doddle to make and perfect for the barbecue. Serve in a pitta with tzatziki. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Alternatively, light the barbecue.

Many of these kebabs are made with ground meat, ranging from the parsley-rich kofta kebab of Lebanon to the soft and savory ...

which you can then mould into long cylinder-like kofta shapes. Place the koftas on a baking tray and transfer to the fridge to chill for a couple of hours. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying ...