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In a large bowl, put the ground meat, flattened in the bowl, add coriander, cumin, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, black pepper, cayenne pepper, 2 cloves garlic, onion, parsley, and salt. Knead for at least 5 minutes until all is well mixed. Let the kofta rest for 20 to 30 minutes in a cool place to marinate.
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To make Tzatziki sauce, peel and chop up the cucumber and put it in a strainer or coffee filter suspended over a cup or bowl to drain. Sprinkle a little salt over it. Let it drain for awhile - at least 10 minutes - then squeeze it down to get as much juice out as possible. Mix with the yogurt and mint, 1/4 tbsp garlic, and 1/4 tbsp lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Put in blender until smooth. Drizzle some olive oil over the top if desired. (You can use dill if you don't have mint. You can also use regular yogurt if you dont have Greek but you have to strain it.)
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