Lamb Kebab With Yogurt Mint Chutney Recipe

Name: Lamb Kebab With Yogurt Mint Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the yogurt mint chutney:; 1/2 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves; 1 small clove garlic, chopped; 1 large jalapeno, leave a few seeds for extra heat if you like; 1 1/2-inch knob ginger, peeled and chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; Juice from 1 lime; 1 cup Greek yogurt; For the kebabs:; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 1/4 cup mint leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus a bit more to cook with); 1 large clove garlic, chopped; 1 pound ground lamb; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 pinch crushed red pepper (I make it a BIG pinch but that is up to you); 1/2 cup chopped dates

Servings: persons

For the yogurt mint chutney:
1/2 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
1 small clove garlic, chopped
1 large jalapeno, leave a few seeds for extra heat if you like
1 1/2-inch knob ginger, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
Juice from 1 lime
1 cup Greek yogurt
For the kebabs:
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/4 cup mint leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil (plus a bit more to cook with)
1 large clove garlic, chopped
1 pound ground lamb
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper (I make it a BIG pinch but that is up to you)
1/2 cup chopped dates

1
Process everything except the yogurt until it is a rough paste, you want a bit of leafy texture but no big chunks of garlic or ginger. Mix into the yogurt and taste for salt; adjust if needed. Chill the chutney until the kebabs are ready.
2
Process the chickpeas, mint, olive oil, and garlic in that little processor until it is a thick paste. A bit of chickpea texture is good!
3
Mix the chickpeas and dates in with the lamb, salt, and both peppers. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry up a quarter-sized bit of lamb-eat that so you can check your seasoning. Add salt or either pepper if you need to.
4
Form the lamb into slightly flattened balls-I made mine each about the size of a lemon. Put them in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes to set.
5
Heat some oil in a large skillet (alternately, you could grill or broil them, but I find them easiest to manage stovetop). Fry the kebabs on medium-high heat until they are nicely browned on both sides-the center should be medium-rare to medium, which they will be since you chilled them a bit and have your heat on high-ish. Mine cooked about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
6
Serve with the chutney-and a cold dry rose is a pretty good thing too!!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the yogurt mint chutney:, 1/2 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves, 1 small clove garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb Kebab With Yogurt Mint Chutney 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.

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Lamb Kebab With Yogurt Mint Chutney

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