Indian Style Sheekh Kabab

Ground lamb is seasoned with fresh mint and cilantro, and ginger and green chili paste, and made into delicious shish kabobs. Serve with lime wedges, mint chutney, and sliced, sweet Vidalia onions.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 311 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 pounds lean ground lamb
• ½ cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon green chile paste
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 8 each skewers
• 2 medium (2-1/2" dia)s onions, finely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for high heat.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix ground lamb, onions, mint, cilantro, ginger paste, and chile paste. Season with cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, and salt. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 3

Mold handfuls of the lamb mixture, about 1 cup, to form sausages around skewers. Make sure the meat is spread to an even thickness. Refrigerate until you are ready to grill.

Step 4

Brush grate liberally with oil, and arrange kabobs on grill. Cook for 10 minutes, or until well done, turning as needed to brown evenly.