GRILLED TANDOORI-STYLE LAMB SKEWERS

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Grilled Tandoori-Style Lamb Skewers image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Serve with basmati rice with cilantro or orzo with spinach and butter and a side of raita (yogurt sauce with vegetables), if desired.

LateraluS
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These lamb skewers were amazing! The marinade was perfect and the lamb was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


London Smallwood
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Overall, I enjoyed these lamb skewers. They were easy to make and the flavor was good. I would recommend them to anyone who loves lamb.


georgia dream
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The lamb skewers were cooked perfectly and the marinade was flavorful. However, I found the skewers to be a bit too oily.


Arthur Jenkins
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I found the marinade to be a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Rajeey Perry
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The lamb skewers were a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.


Sanjev Pradhan
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These lamb skewers were easy to make and turned out delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Thijhesu Tobiloba
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I made these lamb skewers for a cookout and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Elizabeth Manie
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The marinade for these lamb skewers is incredible. It's packed with flavor and really penetrates the meat. The lamb was cooked perfectly and was so tender and juicy.


Marian Antonescu
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I followed the recipe exactly and the lamb skewers turned out amazing! My family loved them.


Mary Damico
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The lamb was tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it a delicious flavor. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Tafhimul FaruQ Rafid
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These lamb skewers were a hit at my last party! The marinade was flavorful and the lamb was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.