Indian-Style Seekh Kebab

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

These spicy lamb seekh kebabs are seasoned with green chili paste, spices, mint, cilantro, and ginger. Delicious with a salad, mint chutney, and naan.

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground lamb
2 medium onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon green chile paste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 skewers
1/4 cup vegetable oil for brushing, or as needed

Directions

1 Mix ground lamb, onions, mint, cilantro, ginger paste, and chile paste together in a large bowl. Season with cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and cayenne. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Soak skewers in cold water.
2 Divide lamb mixture into 8 equal portions; mold portions onto skewers to form a sausage shape. Refrigerate skewers until you are ready to grill.
3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and brush the grate liberally with oil.
4 Cook skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until nicely browned on all sides and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).