Honey-Mint Lamb Skewers With Tzatziki - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, sliced, plus extra, to serve
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp black peppercorns
1/2 tsp dried chili flakes
2 tbsp honey, plus extra to drizzle
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp whole grain mustard
1 lb lamb loin, cubed
None None Tzatziki
2 cups Greek yogurt
1 None Persian cucumber, deseeded, finely diced
1 None lemon, juiced
1 clove garlic, minced
None None lemon wedges, to serve

Preparation

In a mortar and pestle, combine mint, garlic, peppercorns and chili flakes. Pound to a thick paste. Mix with honey, oil and mustard. Thread 4 cubes of lamb onto each of 16 soaked bamboo skewers. Transfer to a lined baking tray and coat with marinade. Cover and chill for 30 mins.
Meanwhile, to make the tzatziki, combine all ingredients. Season. Cover and chill until required.
Heat a large frying pan or grill plate over high heat. Cook skewers for 8-10 mins, turning, until cooked to your liking.
Sprinkle extra mint over tzatziki. Drizzle extra honey over skewers and serve with tzatziki and lemon wedges.