First, prepare the cucumber by grating and adding to a towel-lined corander with salt so the water can release and drain out for approx. 15 minutes.

Then, make the kebabs. If using bamboo skewers, soak for 15 minutes first (I'm using stainless steel skewers), you may also omit skewers all together since we are baking these. Pre-heat the oven to 425f degrees.

Place ground meat in a large mixing bowl.

Add onion to food processor and pulse until chopped into small pieces. Spoon out onions (avoiding liquid) into meat mixture. Discard excess liquid released from the onions in your food processor and clean.

Then, add garlic and parsley to food processor, pulse and add to the big bowl of ground meat and mix in with dried spices.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (it should be "lipped" for the excess fat and juices that will collect in the oven, don't use a flat baking sheet)

Add/form the meat around skewers in an oval shape, approx 1 1/2 inches thick. You'll have approx. 9 skewers. Add them to the lined baking sheet.

Bake kebabs for 12-15 minutes and finish off with the broiler (watching it carefully) for a more crisp exterior for just a couple of minutes if you wish.

Meanwhile, make the tzatziki. Ring out the grated cucumber with a towel to discard excess liquid and add the cucumber to a small mixing bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Serve tzatziki alongside the kebabs!