Indian ground lamb kebabs (kabab masala) recipe

Recipe for indian ground lamb kebabs (kabab masala) in our easy ethnic recipes collection. Kebabs, meat cooked on skewers, are eaten throughout northern India. This recipe uses ground lamb or beef that is molded around the skewers and broiled. Kebabs are also delicious when cooked over a charcoal grill.

Recipe ingredients

• 1 1/2 pound ground lamb or beef
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
• 1 tablespoon plain yogurt, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

How to make indian ground lamb kebabs (kabab masala)

• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except melted butter. Use your hands to mix ingredients well until mixture is fairly stiff. Cover bowl and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Preheat broiler. Lightly grease 12 skewers with the melted butter. Wet hands slightly and shape small pieces of meat mixture into oblong shapes around skewers, about two on each skewer.
• Line the bottom of a broiler pan with aluminum foil. Place skewers across broiler pan.
• Place broiler pan in oven about 6 inches from heat. Broil kebabs for about 5 minutes, or until well browned. Turn skewers and broil kebabs for an additional 4 minutes.
• Place skewers on a platter and serve.

Preparation time: 55 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 to 6

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