3 grilled tandoori and skewers with Recipes

cumin powder, garam masala, seeds from 3 cardamom pods (1/2 tsp ground in mortar and pestle), onion powder, bottled minced garlic or 8 cloves minced, plain yogurt, sweet paprika, indian curry powder, chopped cilantro leaves, plus leaves for garnish, kosher salt or hawaiian sea salt, cracked black pepper, boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes, wooden skewers (soaked for 2 hours in water) or 4 metal skewers, 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

boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 32 chunks (about 4 pieces per thigh ), plain fat-free yogurt, divided, tandoori spice mix, cucumber , english variety, diced, mint leaves, fresh, chopped, table salt, red onion, cut into 16 wedges, olive oil flavored cooking spray (2 sprays ), cooked whole wheat couscous