Description
A quick and easy weeknight meal featuring flavorful Persian skewered meat, customizable with your choice of meat and veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lamb or beef, cut into cubes
- 1 onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint) for garnish
- Pita bread or rice for serving
Instructions
- Mix together grated onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add cubed meat and coat well with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Skewer the marinated meat cubes (and any additional veggies if desired).
- Grill skewers for about 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until charred and cooked through.
- Serve hot with yogurt for dipping and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Leftover skewers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. Reheating in the oven at 350°F (175°C) is recommended.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg