Minted Lamb Kebabs
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Slow Cooked and Stews

Minted Lamb Kebabs

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  7 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 450 g lean diced lamb (all visible fat removed)
  • • 1 green pepper (deseeded and cut into chunks)
  • • 1 onion (peeled and cut into chunks)
  • • 4 tsp mint sauce
  • • 200 g fat free Greek yoghurt
  • • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • • pinch of salt
  • • pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • • 10 g fresh mint
  • • 1 lemon (cut into wedges)

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the wooden skewers in cold water for 20 minutes, this will help to stop them burning under the grill.

2
Phase 2

In a mixing bowl, add 100g of the yoghurt along with 2 tsp of the mint sauce, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well.

3
Phase 3

Add the diced lamb and mix well. Cover and place in the fridge for 20 minutes to marinate.

4
Phase 4

Thread 4 pieces of the lamb onto the skewers, alternating with a piece of green pepper and onion. Repeat until you have filled all 8 skewers.

5
Phase 5

Place the skewers onto a baking tray and cook under a grill for 10 minutes, turning over halfway to ensure even cooking.

6
Phase 6

While the lamb is cooking, mix 2 tsp of the mint sauce with the remainder of the Greek yoghurt.

7
Phase 7

Serve the kebabs garnished with the mint yoghurt, lemon wedges and fresh mint.