Best 6 Grilled Tandoori Style Lamb Skewers Recipes

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Are you craving a tantalizing and flavorful dish that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of India? Look no further than grilled tandoori style lamb skewers. This succulent and juicy dish is a true culinary masterpiece, combining the exotic spices of tandoori marinade with the tender, succulent meat of lamb. Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a home cook looking to impress your friends and family, this recipe is sure to deliver an unforgettable dining experience, leaving you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED "TANDOORI" LAMB



Grilled

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.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 4h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

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

Steps:

  • Whisk yogurt, lemon juice, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until combined.
  • 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.
  • Skewer lamb pieces so they barely touch. Wipe off excess marinade with a paper towel. Brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle with salt.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill skewers on medium heat until lamb springs back to the touch, about 5 to 7 minutes on each side.
  • Garnish with red onions, lemon wedges, and chopped cilantro as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.9 g, Cholesterol 58.4 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 430.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

GRILLED TANDOORI LAMB



Grilled Tandoori Lamb image

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     Lamb     Low/No Sugar     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Meat     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

In dry skillet, toast until aromatic:
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Grind cooled spices in spice mill with:
1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
Transfer spice blend to small bowl and mix in:
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, pressed
Rub mixture all over, then cover and refrigerate 3 hours:
1 5 3/4-pound leg of lamb, boned and butterflied (about 4 pounds boned)

Steps:

  • Spray grill rack with nonstick spray; prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill lamb 25 minutes for medium-rare (internal temperature at the thickest part of meat should be 125°F). Let lamb rest 5 minutes before slicing.

SHISH KABOB (GRILLED MARINATED LAMB SKEWERS)



Shish Kabob (Grilled Marinated Lamb Skewers) image

Provided by Food Network

Time 8h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup Retsina (Greek wine, available in some liquor stores)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, crushed
4 parsley sprigs, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon dried or powdered marjoram
3 pounds boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Combine wine, olive oil. lemon juice, garlic and parsley. Add lamb and toss to coat well. Cover and set aside to marinate, refrigerated, for 8 hours. Preheat grill or broiler to high. Drain lamb, reserving marinade in a small bowl. Pat meat dry with paper towels and spear 5 pieces on each metal skewer. Season generously with salt, pepper and marjoram and grill 10 to 15 minutes, basting several times with marinade, until well-browne;

TANDOORI LAMB SKEWERS WITH CRUNCHY SLAW & RAITA



Tandoori lamb skewers with crunchy slaw & raita image

Flavourful lamb and superhealthy slaw will see you well on your way to your five-a-day and out of the kitchen in 20 minutes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tbsp fat-free Greek yogurt
1 tbsp tandoori paste
175g leg of lamb steak, all visible fat removed, cubed
small bunch coriander , chopped
2 wholemeal chapatis
1 carrot , peeled and sliced into strips with a peeler
¼ white cabbage , shredded
1 red onion , sliced
juice 1 lime
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp mustard seeds

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp of yogurt with the tandoori paste. Add lamb, mixing to coat all the pieces. Make raita with the remaining yogurt, 1 tbsp of the chopped coriander and some seasoning, then set aside. For the slaw, mix together all of the vegetables and the remaining coriander in a large bowl, then stir in the lime juice, oil and mustard seeds.
  • Heat the grill to high. Divide the lamb between 4 skewers, grill for 3-4 mins each side, until lightly charred and cooked through. Serve with the slaw, raita and warmed chapatis.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 1.14 milligram of sodium

GRILLED TANDOORI LAMB MEATBALLS



Grilled Tandoori Lamb Meatballs image

These tasty meat skewers can be cooked indoors under the broiler but are best on the grill! From the Meatball Cookbook Bible....

Provided by loof751

Categories     Meatballs

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 egg
3 garlic cloves
3 scallions
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons ginger
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/4 lbs ground lamb
salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Mince the garlic and chop the scallions.
  • Combine the yogurt, egg, garlic, scallions, paprika, coriander, cumin, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, and breadcrumbs and mix well. Add the lamb and salt as desired and mix well.
  • Divide mixture into 8-12 portions and form each into a sausage shape. Insert a metal or bamboo (presoaked) skewer into each sausage so that the tip is almost to the end of the meat.
  • Grill or broil for 6-8 minutes, turning gently to cook all sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.1, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 154.1, Sodium 221.3, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 29.2

GRILLED TANDOORI CHICKEN AND RED ONION SKEWERS WITH COUSCOUS



Grilled Tandoori Chicken and Red Onion Skewers With Couscous image

These well-seasoned chicken skewers certainly beat plain grilled chicken. Bottled tandoori spice mix makes prep work a snap (just ease up on the amount if you can't stand too much heat). From W.W.

Provided by boomboomboom

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 32 chunks (about 4 pieces per thigh)
1 1/4 cups plain fat-free yogurt, divided
2 tablespoons tandoori spice mix
1/2 cup cucumber, English variety, diced
3 tablespoons mint leaves, fresh, chopped
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 medium red onion, cut into 16 wedges
olive oil flavored cooking spray (2 sprays)
2 cups cooked whole wheat couscous

Steps:

  • Put chicken, 1/2 cup of yogurt and spice mix in a resealable plastic food storage bag. Seal bag and turn to mix and coat. Place bag on a plate and refrigerate on lowest shelf for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  • To make sauce, stir together remaining 3/4 cup of yogurt, cucumber, mint and salt in a small bowl until blended; refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken and onion wedges onto 8 metal skewers, using 4 pieces of chicken and 2 pieces of onion per skewer. (If using wooden skewers soak them in water 30 minutes before use to prevent burning.) Coat chicken and onions with cooking spray.
  • Grill skewers, turning often, until chicken is no longer pink in center, about 7 to 9 minutes. Serve skewers over couscous with sauce on the side. Yields 2 skewers, 1/2 cup of couscous and about 1/4 cup of sauce per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 119.6, Sodium 328.1, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 7.3, Protein 32.7

Tips:

  • Marinate the lamb for at least 4 hours, or overnight. This will allow the flavors to penetrate the meat and make it more tender.
  • Use a variety of spices in the marinade. This will give the lamb a complex flavor. Some good options include garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and chili powder.
  • If you don't have a tandoor oven, you can grill the lamb skewers on a regular grill. Just be sure to preheat the grill to a high temperature and cook the skewers over direct heat.
  • Serve the lamb skewers with a variety of dipping sauces. Some good options include mint chutney, tamarind chutney, and raita.

Conclusion:

Grilled tandoori-style lamb skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The lamb is marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices, then grilled to perfection. Serve the skewers with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!

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