Tandoori Lamb
Tandoori lamb is a flavorful and aromatic Indian dish made with marinated lamb cooked in a tandoor or oven.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lemon wedges - For serving
- Fresh cilantro - For garnish
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - To taste
- Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
- Tandoori masala - 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Ginger-garlic paste - 2 tablespoons
- Yogurt - 1 cup
- Lamb leg - 1 kg, boneless and cut into pieces
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, tandoori masala, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well to make a marinade.
- Add the lamb pieces to the marinade and coat them evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thread the marinated lamb pieces onto skewers and place them on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil.
- Brush the lamb pieces with vegetable oil to keep them moist during cooking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the lamb is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the skewers from the oven and let the lamb rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with lemon wedges.
- Enjoy the delicious tandoori lamb!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g
