Lamb tikka kebabs with spiced tomatoes and raita

Make the neighbours jealous with the smell of Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured lamb steaks, marinated in natural yoghurt, ginger and tikka powder, wafting over the garden fence. Ready in just ten minutes and so delicious, you won’t want to share!
Lamb tikka kebabs with spiced tomatoes and raita preparation time
Prep: 10 minutes
Lamb tikka kebabs with spiced tomatoes and raita cook time
Cook: 10 minutes
Lamb tikka kebabs with spiced tomatoes and raita preparation time Serves: 4
Lamb tikka kebabs with spiced tomatoes and raita preparation time Cook Using: Grill or BBQ

Method

  • For the lamb kebabs, place the marinade ingredients into a bowl and mix until well combined. Add the lamb chunks and coat in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours, or preferably overnight.
  • Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto pre-soaked skewers with pieces of red onion and orange pepper.
  • Heat a griddle pan or grill until hot, then add the lamb kebabs and grill for 8 – 10 minutes, turning regularly, or until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  • For the raita, mix the ingredients together in a bowl.
  • For the spiced tomatoes, mix the ingredients together in a bowl and season with salt and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Northern Ireland Farm Quality Assured lamb leg steaks trimmed and cut into chunks
  • 8 Wooden skewers soaked in cold water for at least 10 minutes
  • 1 Red onion peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 Orange pepper deseeded and cut into chunks

For the marinade:

  • 250 g Natural yogurt
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 1/2 inch piece (20g) Ginger peeled and grated
  • 1/2 tsp Dried chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 2 tbsp (10g) Tikka curry powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 Lemon juice

For the raita:

  • 250 g Natural yogurt
  • 1/2 Cucumber cut in half, seeds removed and cut into small dice
  • Pinch of chilli flakes
  • 2 tsp Mint sauce

For the spiced tomatoes:

  • 4 Large firm tomatoes cut in half, deseeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 Fresh chilli halved, deseeded and finely sliced
  • 1/2 Medium red onion finely chopped
  • 2 Heaped tbsp of chopped fresh coriander
  • Salt and pepper