First introduced by the Muslims, kebabs have now become a favourite Indian dish.
Serves: 6-8
Ingredients:
For the kebabs
900 g lean minced (ground) lamb
1 large onion, roughly chopped
5 cm piece fresh root ginger, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 fresch green chillie, finely chopped
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1 egg
1 tbsp natural (plain) yogurt
1 tbsp oil
mixed salad, to serve
For the raita
250 ml natural (plain) yogurt
½ cucumber, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
¼ tsp salt
Method:
1. Put all the ingredients for the kebabs, except the yogurt and oil, into a food processor or blender and process until the mixture bind together. Spoon into a bowl, cover and leave to marinate for 1½ hour.
2. For the raita, mix together all the ingredients and chill for at least 15 minutes in a refrigerator.
3. Preheat the grill (broiler). Divide the lamb mixture into eight equal portions with lightly floured hands and mould into long sausage shapes. Thread on to skewers and chill.
4. Brush the kebabs lightly with the yogurt and oil and cook under a hot grill for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown all over. Serve the kebabs on a bed of salad accompanied by the raita.