Grilled Tandoori-Style Lamb Skewers Recipe

Name: Grilled Tandoori-Style Lamb Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; Seeds from 3 cardamom pods (1/2 teaspoon ground in mortar and pestle); 1 teaspoon onion powder; 3 tablespoons bottled minced garlic or 8 cloves minced; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 3 tablespoons Indian curry powder; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves, plus leaves for garnish; 2 teaspoons kosher salt or Hawaiian sea salt; 2 teaspoons cracked black pepper; 1 pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 4 wooden skewers (soaked for 2 hours in water) or 4 metal skewers; 4 to 5 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces; Basmati rice with cilantro (or orzo with spinach and butter), for serving; Lime wedges and a side of raita (yogurt sauce with vegetables), for serving

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
Seeds from 3 cardamom pods (1/2 teaspoon ground in mortar and pestle)
1 teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons bottled minced garlic or 8 cloves minced
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
3 tablespoons Indian curry powder
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves, plus leaves for garnish
2 teaspoons kosher salt or Hawaiian sea salt
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
4 wooden skewers (soaked for 2 hours in water) or 4 metal skewers
4 to 5 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
Basmati rice with cilantro (or orzo with spinach and butter), for serving
Lime wedges and a side of raita (yogurt sauce with vegetables), for serving

1
Heat the cumin, garam masala and cardamom in a dry pan, over low heat, until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
2
Add the onion powder and garlic then transfer the mixture to a bowl.
3
Add the yogurt, paprika, curry powder, cilantro, salt and pepper.
4
Thread 4 cubes of lamb on each skewer, alternating with scallion pieces and leaving about 1/3 of the skewer as a handle.
5
Arrange them in a shallow glass baking dish and pour the yogurt mixture over them, (turn to coat if needed).
6
Allow to marinate for 1 hour to overnight, in the refrigerator.
7
Brush the grill with an oiled paper towel and preheat it to medium-high.
8
Arrange the skewers at angle for nice grill marks and grill 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium.
9
Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
10
Serve with basmati rice with cilantro or orzo with spinach and butter and a side of raita (yogurt sauce with vegetables), if desired.

420

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, Seeds from 3 cardamom pods (1/2 teaspoon ground in mortar and pestle), 1 teaspoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Grilled Tandoori-Style Lamb Skewers 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-Style Lamb Skewers

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