Grilled "Tandoori" Lamb Recipe

Name: Grilled "Tandoori" Lamb
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup finely minced onion; 2 cloves crushed garlic; 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; chopped cilantro (optional); fresh lemon wedges (optional); medium red onion, sliced (optional); spicy cilantro chutney

Servings: persons

1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup finely minced onion
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
chopped cilantro (optional)
fresh lemon wedges (optional)
medium red onion, sliced (optional)
spicy cilantro chutney

1
Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until combined.
2
Toss lamb and salt into marinade; mix until lamb pieces are coated evenly. Cover mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours.
3
Skewer lamb pieces so they barely touch. Wipe off excess marinade with a paper towel. Brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt.
4
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
5
Grill skewers on medium heat until lamb springs back to the touch, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
6
Garnish with red onions, lemon wedges, and chopped cilantro as desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup finely minced onion, 2 cloves crushed garlic, and more.

Yes, Grilled "Tandoori" Lamb falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled "Tandoori" Lamb

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