Afghan Lamb Kebab

Afghan Lamb Kebab

Afghan Lamb Kebab

This particular style of yogurt/garlic marinated lamb kebabs are the most popular in Afghani cuisine. The yogurt and lemon juice act as a natural tenderizer, with the acidity helping break down the connective tissue as well as adding a richness to the lamb. I prepared these under my broiler, but they can definitely be grilled for the same amount of time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time8 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Afghani
Keyword: Afghani, lamb, main course, South Asian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • metal skewers

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless leg of lamb cut into 1” cubes
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix all of the marinade ingredients together.
    Afghani, main course, lamb
  • Marinate the lamb for 8 hours; preferably overnight.
    Afghani, main course, lamb
  • Preheat your oven’s broiler. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place a baking rack on top of the baking sheet. Thread 5-6 pieces of lamb on each skewer.
    Afghani, main course, lamb
  • Broil for 5 minutes a side.
    Afghani, main course, lamb
Afghani, main course, lamb
Serve the lamb kebabs with naan and your favorite side. The green beans in the picture were sautéed in olive oil with garlic and mint.