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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 6 Minutes |
Ready In: 56 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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Easy, tasty and a bit on the showy side if you want to impress your Mother-in-law. The serving size given is a party size. You'll want to put 5-6 cubes on a skewer for meal sized ones Ingredients:
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground coriander |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
3 lbs boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes |
1 cup plain yogurt (2 percent or whole is best) |
1 tablespoon mayonnaise |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
2 garlic cloves, pressed |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves |
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped |
Directions:
1. Soak 1 package wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
2. Combine all spices and seasonings in a small bowl.
3. Place lamb cubes in a shallow baking dish or large bowl.
4. Rub spice mixture into lamb with hands. Thread lamb cubes onto skewers, about 3 per skewer.
5. Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill kabobs for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce for dipping.
6. Sauce:.
7. Stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chopped fresh herbs and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
8. Yield: about 1 1/4 cups.
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