Moroccan Lamb Kabobs - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1 teaspoon ground coriander
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    3 lbs boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
    Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce
    1 cup plain yogurt (2 percent or whole is best)
    1 tablespoon mayonnaise
    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    2 garlic cloves, pressed
    salt & freshly ground black pepper
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
    2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Preparation
    Soak 1 package wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes.
    Combine all spices and seasonings in a small bowl.
    Place lamb cubes in a shallow baking dish or large bowl.
    Rub spice mixture into lamb with hands. Thread lamb cubes onto skewers, about 3 per skewer.
    Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Grill kabobs for 3 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with Mint-Parsley Yogurt Sauce for dipping.
    Sauce:
    Stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the chopped fresh herbs and gently stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    Yield: about 1 1/4 cups.

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