Lamb Seekh Kebab

Ingredients

• ½ lb ground lamb
• ½ medium onion, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 combined pinch salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the ground lamb into a medium mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add the minced onion, ginger, garlic, garam masala, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

3. 3

   Using your hands, mix the lamb and spices together until just combined and the mixture holds together when squeezed, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a long log about 5 inches long and 1.5 inches thick.

5. 5

   Wrap and mold each log tightly around the top 4 inches of a metal skewer, leaving the handle clear, so it looks like a thick, uniform cylinder.

6. 6

   Heat an outdoor grill or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until oil shimmers and slides quickly across the surface, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Place the skewers directly on the grill grates or skillet, leaving at least 1 inch of space between each one so heat circulates.

8. 8

   Cook without moving for 3 minutes until the bottom develops a dark brown char with a slightly blackened crust.

9. 9

   Rotate each skewer one quarter turn (90 degrees) and cook for another 3 minutes until a new browned side forms.

10. 10

    Rotate one more quarter turn and cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center, about 2 to 3 minutes more.

11. 11

    Remove the skewers from heat and let rest for 2 minutes so the juices set inside before serving.

Tools you’ll need

• medium mixing bowl
• metal skewers (4)
• outdoor grill or 12-inch cast iron skillet
• instant-read thermometer

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