Lamb shish kebab

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1teaspoonGarlic, finely chopped
2teaspoonsGinger (fresh), finely chopped
2tablespoonsLemon juice
¼cupPeanut oil or vegetable oil
½teaspoonTurmeric, ground
½teaspoonCoriander, ground
½teaspoonCumin, ground
teaspoonCayenne (or to taste)
1tablespoonOnion, grated
24Lamb (lean), cubed (approx 2 lbs)
2mediumsOnions, cut into large chunks
2Green peppers, cut into large chunks
2Tomatoes, cut into large chunks

Directions

MARINADE

KEBABS

Mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add lamb cubes and marinate for 1 hour. Preheat broiler or light the barbecue.

Divide the meat and vegetables evenly into 4 parts, and skewer the pieces on 4 skewers. Place 4 to 5 inches from flame. Grill, turning to cook evenly, for approximately 10 minutes. Serve with rice and cucumber-yogurt sauce.

NOTES:

* This is a fairly spicy lamb shish kebab -- Serve it with cucumber yogurt sauce.

: Difficulty: easy.

: Time: 5 minutes preparation, 1 hour marinating, 10 minutes cooking.

: Precision: approximate measurement OK.

: Nancy Mintz

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