Place the ground beef in a strainer in the refrigerator and let it drain completely to remove excess moisture. This helps the kofta hold together.

After draining, add the grated onion (without its juice) to the meat.

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, a pinch of ground nutmeg, and finely chopped parsley. Mix everything very well by hand until fully combined. Let the mixture rest for a bit at room temperature, but do not refrigerate.

Shape the mixture onto skewers. To prevent sticking, rub your hands with some of the reserved onion juice mixed with a little salt, pepper, seasoning, and paprika. Grill the kofta on a grill or bake in the oven.

If baking in the oven, before turning off the heat, light a piece of charcoal and place it in the baking pan next to the kofta. Drizzle a little oil over the charcoal and cover the pan tightly with foil to infuse a smoky, grilled flavor. Enjoy!