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Insanely Delicious Tandoori Lamb Recipe

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.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1cupplain yogurt

  • ½cuplemon juice

  • ¼cupfinely minced onion

  • 2clovescrushed garlic

  • 1tablespoonfreshly grated ginger

  • 2teaspoonsgaram masala

  • 2teaspoonspaprika

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • ½teaspoonturmeric powder

  • ½teaspooncayenne pepper

  • 2poundsboneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces

  • 2teaspoonskosher salt, divided

  • 1tablespoonvegetable oil

  • ½cupchopped cilantro

  • 4smallfresh lemon wedges

  • 1medium red onion, sliced

  • spicy cilantro chutney

Cooking Directions

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

  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.

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

  4. Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

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

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

    Chef John

Chef’s Note:

This chutney goes well with the skewers.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
12g 		15%
Saturated Fat
5g 		26%
Cholesterol
58mg 		19%
Sodium
430mg 		19%
Total Carbohydrate
9g 		3%
Dietary Fiber
2g 		9%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
16g
Vitamin C
35mg 		174%
Calcium
87mg 		7%
Iron
2mg 		10%
Potassium
271mg 		6%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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