Grilled Tandoori Lamb

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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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 4hrs

Total: 4hrs35 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Grilled Tandoori Lamb

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

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Directions

Step 1

Whisk yogurt lemon juice onion garlic ginger garam masala paprika cumin turmeric and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until combined.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Skewer lamb pieces so they barely touch. Wipe off excess marinade with a paper towel. Brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt.

Step 4

Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 5

Grill skewers on medium heat until lamb springs back to the touch about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.

Step 6

Garnish with red onions lemon wedges and chopped cilantro as desired.

Nutritional Information

Grilled Tandoori Lamb

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 194.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.7g 31%

Carbohydrates: 8.9g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 11.8g 18%

Saturated Fat: 5.2g 26%

Cholesterol: 58.4mg 20%

Vitamin A Iu: 463.6IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 7mg 54%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 34.7mg 58%

Folate: 12.6mcg 3%

Calcium: 86.5mg 9%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 24.8mg 9%

Potassium: 270.8mg 8%

Sodium: 430.4mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 105.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.