Mogul Kebabs With Raisin-Pistachio Stuffing Recipe

Name: Mogul Kebabs With Raisin-Pistachio Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons gingerroot, chopped; 1 lb lean ground lamb; ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons raisins (California, of course!); 2 tablespoons pistachios; 6 wooden skewers, soaked in warm water (6-inch)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons gingerroot, chopped
1 lb lean ground lamb
¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons raisins (California, of course!)
2 tablespoons pistachios
6 wooden skewers, soaked in warm water (6-inch)

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in small frypan and saute garlic and gingerroot until tender.
2
Turn into mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined with lamb, bread crumbs, seasonings and egg.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Chill thoroughly.
5
Chop raisins and pistachios; mix together and set aside.
6
With lightly oiled hands, take a walnut-sized piece of lamb mixture and roll into a small ball.
7
Repeat until lamb is all rolled into balls.
8
With little finger, press slight depression into center of each ball.
9
ball.
10
Fill depression with about 1/2 teaspoon of raisin-nut mixture and, then, gently work lamb mixture over raisin-nut mixture to cover completely.
11
Repeat to make 12 balls.
12
Skewer 2 balls on each skewer.
13
Press to elongate and flatten slightly and shape to length of skewer.
14
Chill until ready to put on medium-hot grill.
15
To cook, heat small amount of oil in sautepan or grill over a wood or gas grill.
16
Cook until kebabs are well-browned all over.
17
Serve hot with your favorite chutney or Tzatziki sauce.

537

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped, 1 ½ teaspoons gingerroot, chopped, 1 lb lean ground lamb, and more.

Yes, Mogul Kebabs With Raisin-Pistachio Stuffing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mogul Kebabs With Raisin-Pistachio Stuffing

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