Seekh kebab, Minced Lamb kebab

II Seekh Kebab II

Minced lamb, marinated with herbs and cashewnuts, skewered & cooked in the Tandoor oven.

Serves : 4 Preparation Time : 25 Minutes Cooking Time: 15 Minutes

Ingredients:

41/2 cups Lamb, minced
2 Eggs, whisked
13/4 cup Lamb Kidney fat
21/2 tbsp. Onion, finely chopped
21/2 tbsp. Ginger, finely chopped
8 Green Chillies, finely chopped
4 tsp. green coriander, finely chopped
1/3 cup Cashew nuts (Kaju) paste
Salt to taste
2 tsp. Garam masala
2/3 tsp. White pepper powder
31/3 tbsp. Oil
31/3 tbsp. Butter for basting

Preparation:

Add all the ingredients to the minced lamb, except butter, and mix well. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and make into balls.
Pre-heat the tandoor / Oven to 320 degree F / 160 degree C. Press the balls with moistened palms along the skewers, 8-10 cm long and about 4 cm apart. Roast for about 10 minutes.
Remove and hang the skewers to let excess moisture drip off.
Baste with butter and roast again for 2 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with onion rings and lemon wedges.