Best 4 Grilled Tandoori Style Lamb Skewers Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with the exotic flavors of Grilled Tandoori-Style Lamb Skewers, a culinary journey that encapsulates the essence of Indian cuisine. Marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, yogurt, and ginger-garlic paste, these succulent lamb skewers are grilled to perfection, offering a delightful balance of smoky and charred notes. Accompany them with a trio of delectable sauces: a refreshing mint-coriander chutney, a creamy cucumber raita, and a tangy tamarind sauce. Indulge in a symphony of flavors as you savor each tender morsel, transporting yourself to the vibrant streets of India with every bite.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED "TANDOORI" LAMB

Grilled

Here, 'tandoori' refers to the yogurt-based, aromatically spiced marinade that can be used on grilled, broiled, or baked meat. You can adjust the spices to your own personal preferences. Serve with flatbread or rice and cilantro chutney.

Provided by Chef John

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 4h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
½ cup lemon juice
¼ cup finely minced onion
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup chopped cilantro
4 small fresh lemon wedges
1 medium red onion, sliced
spicy cilantro chutney

Steps:

Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until combined.
Toss lamb and salt into marinade; mix until lamb pieces are coated evenly. Cover mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours.
Skewer lamb pieces so they barely touch. Wipe off excess marinade with a paper towel. Brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt.
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
Grill skewers on medium heat until lamb springs back to the touch, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
Garnish with red onions, lemon wedges, and chopped cilantro as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 58.4 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 430.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GRILLED TANDOORI LAMB

Grilled Tandoori Lamb image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories Lamb Low/No Sugar Backyard BBQ Dinner Meat Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

In dry skillet, toast until aromatic:
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Grind cooled spices in spice mill with:
1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
Transfer spice blend to small bowl and mix in:
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, pressed
Rub mixture all over, then cover and refrigerate 3 hours:
1 5 3/4-pound leg of lamb, boned and butterflied (about 4 pounds boned)

Steps:

Spray grill rack with nonstick spray; prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill lamb 25 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature at the thickest part of meat should be 125°F). Let lamb rest 5 minutes before slicing.

SHISH KABOB (GRILLED MARINATED LAMB SKEWERS)

Shish Kabob (Grilled Marinated Lamb Skewers) image

Provided by Food Network

Time 8h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup Retsina (Greek wine, available in some liquor stores)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, crushed
4 parsley sprigs, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried or powdered marjoram
3 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

Combine wine, olive oil. lemon juice, garlic and parsley. Add lamb and toss to coat well. Cover and set aside to marinate, refrigerated, for 8 hours. Preheat grill or broiler to high. Drain lamb, reserving marinade in a small bowl. Pat meat dry with paper towels and spear 5 pieces on each metal skewer. Season generously with salt, pepper and marjoram and grill 10 to 15 minutes, basting several times with marinade, until well-browne;

GRILLED TANDOORI LAMB MEATBALLS

Grilled Tandoori Lamb Meatballs image

These tasty meat skewers can be cooked indoors under the broiler but are best on the grill! From the Meatball Cookbook Bible....

Provided by loof751

Categories Meatballs

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 egg
3 garlic cloves
3 scallions
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons ginger
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/4 lbs ground lamb
salt (to taste)

Steps:

Mince the garlic and chop the scallions.
Combine the yogurt, egg, garlic, scallions, paprika, coriander, cumin, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and breadcrumbs and mix well. Add the lamb and salt as desired and mix well.
Divide mixture into 8-12 portions and form each into a sausage shape. Insert a metal or bamboo (presoaked) skewer into each sausage so that the tip is almost to the end of the meat.
Grill or broil for 6-8 minutes, turning gently to cook all sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.1, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 154.1, Sodium 221.3, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 29.2

Tips:

Use high-quality lamb for the best flavor.
Tenderize the lamb with a marinade made from yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices.
Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning.
Thread the lamb onto the skewers tightly, but not too tightly, to allow for even cooking.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat before cooking the skewers.
Grill the skewers for 8-10 minutes, turning them occasionally, or until the lamb is cooked through.
Serve the skewers hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Grilled tandoori-style lamb skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are juicy, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a new lamb recipe, give these skewers a try!