Lamb Tikka Recipe

Name: Lamb Tikka
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless leg of lamb; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; salt; 6 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1/2 small onion, finely chopped; 1 piece fresh gingerroot, grated (2-inch); 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 drops red food coloring (optional); 1 teaspoon garam masala; 8 skewers

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless leg of lamb
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt
6 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
1 piece fresh gingerroot, grated (2-inch)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 drops red food coloring (optional)
1 teaspoon garam masala
8 skewers

1
Trim fat from lamb; cut lamb into 1 1/2 -inch cubes.
2
Place lamb cubes in a bowl; add cumin, turmeric, salt, yogurt, onion, gingerroot and garlic.
3
Mix together well; if desired, add enough coloring to give mixture a red tint.
4
Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
5
Drain lamb from marinade and thread cubes onto eight short skewers, pressing cubes closely together.
6
Preheat broiler or grill.
7
Cook kabobs 15 to 20 minutes, or until done, basting kabobs with any remaining marinade and turning occasionally during cooking.
8
The lamb is ready when it is browned on the outside and still slightly pink in the center.
9
Sprinkle with Garam Masala and serve at once.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless leg of lamb, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, salt, and more.

Yes, Lamb Tikka 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.

Lamb Tikka

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