Shih Kabobs

Ingredients:

(1 Ib)450g kg lean ground lamb

1 tsp meat tenderizer

1 onion, finely chopped

2 green chilies, chopped

2 tbsp plain yogurt

1 tsp finely chopped fresh ginger root

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp salt

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garam masala

to serve

1 lemon, cut into wedges

cilantro to garnish

Instructions:

1. Place the lamb in a bowl, then add the meat tenderizer and mix in well. Reserve for 3 hours.
2. Preheat the broiler to medium. Finely chop the cilantro. Mix the onion, green chilies, and cilantro together in the bowl.

3. Mix the yogurt, ginger, garlic, ground cumin and coriander, salt and chili powder, garam masala in separate bowl. Blend with the onion mixture.

4. Add the combined mixture to the lamb and mix together. Divide the mixture into 10-12 equal portions. Roll 2 portions around each metal skewer with your fingers, pressing all around.

5. Broil the kebabs under the hot broiler for 8-10minutes, turning and basting occasionally with oil.

6. Serve with lemon wedges and a raita of your choice. Serve in pita bread.

The cooked meat can also be chopped into a salad.