Boti Kebab

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless lamb, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• Salt, to taste
• Metal or wooden skewers
• Sliced onion and lemon wedges, to serve

Before you cook

• Cut the meat into even 1.5-inch cubes.
• Soak wooden skewers in water for 20 minutes if using.

Steps

1. Whisk together the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, oil and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add the meat cubes and massage the marinade into every piece.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
4. Thread the marinated meat onto the skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
5. Preheat a grill or broiler to high heat.
6. Place the skewers over the heat and cook for 4 minutes per side.
7. Turn the skewers every few minutes until all sides are charred and the meat is cooked through.
8. Rest the skewers for 2 minutes off the heat.
9. Slide the meat off the skewers onto a platter.
10. Serve with sliced onion and lemon wedges.