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Moroccan Lamb Kabobs

easy, tasty and a bit on the showy side if you want to impress your mother-in-law. the serving size given is a party size. you'll want to put 5-6 cubes on a skewer for meal sized ones

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Ingredients

  • ground cinnamon
  • ground coriander
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • ground cumin
  • ground nutmeg
  • boneless leg of lamb
  • plain yogurt
  • mayonnaise
  • fresh lemon juice
  • garlic cloves
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • fresh mint leaves
  • fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

  1. 1soak 1 package wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes
  2. 2combine all spices and seasonings in a small bowl
  3. 3place lamb cubes in a shallow baking dish or large bowl
  4. 4rub spice mixture into lamb with hands
  5. 5thread lamb cubes onto skewers , about 3 per skewer
  6. 6preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat
  7. 7grill kabobs for 3 minutes per side , or until cooked to desired doneness
  8. 8transfer to a serving platter and serve with mint-parsley yogurt sauce for dipping
  9. 9sauce:
  10. 10stir together the yogurt , mayonnaise , lemon juice , and garlic in a medium bowl
  11. 11season with salt and pepper , to taste
  12. 12add the chopped fresh herbs and gently stir to combine
  13. 13cover and refrigerate until ready to serve
  14. 14yield: about 1 1 / 4 cups