Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      pounds        minced lamb
   1      1 1/2 inch    fresh ginger root -- peeled and grated
   1      tablespoon    ground cumin
   1      tablespoon    ground coriander
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cloves
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/8  teaspoon      grated nutmeg
     1/4  teaspoon      freshly ground black pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
   1 1/4  teaspoons     salt -- to taste
   5      tablespoons   natural yogurt
   8      tablespoons   vegetable oil
   1      2 inch stick  cinnamon
   6                    cardamom pods
   2                    bay leaves
   6                    cloves
   1      cup           warm water

Preparation:

Combine lamb, ginger, cumin, coriander, ground cloves, ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, black pepper, cayenne, salt, and 3 tablespoons of yogurt in bowl; mix. Wet hands with cold water and form 24 long koftas - sausage shapes, about 2 1/2 inches long and about 1 inch thick. Heat oil in large fry-pan. When hot, add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, bay leaves and cloves; stir. Put in koftas in single layer and fry on medium high until lightly brown on all sides. Beat in remaining yogurt into war water. Pour over koftas and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes, turning gently every 7-8 minutes. At end of 30 minutes no liquid should be left in pan. Turn up heat if necessary. Lift koftas out of fat with slotted spoon and leave whole spices behind.