Grilled Tandoori-Style Lamb Skewers |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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 |
Directions:
1. Heat the cumin, garam masala and cardamom in a dry pan, over low heat, until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion powder and garlic then transfer the mixture to a bowl. Add the yogurt, paprika, curry powder, cilantro, salt and pepper.
2. Thread 4 cubes of lamb on each skewer, alternating with scallion pieces and leaving about 1/3 of the skewer as a handle. Arrange them in a shallow glass baking dish and pour the yogurt mixture over them, (turn to coat if needed). Allow to marinate for 1 hour to overnight, in the refrigerator. Brush the grill with an oiled paper towel and preheat it to medium-high. 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. Transfer the skewers to a serving platter and garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
3. Serve with basmati rice with cilantro or orzo with spinach and butter and a side of raita (yogurt sauce with vegetables), if desired.
4. A viewer, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe and therefore, we cannot make representation as to the results.
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