Name: Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Lemon Butter
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 c. plain whole-milk yogurt -; 1 1/2 c. water -; 2 lb. boneless leg of lamb -; 1 1/2 tsp. pure chile powder -; 1 tsp. turmeric -; 1 large garlic clove -; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper -; Kosher salt -; 6 1-by-2-inch strips of lemon peel -; 3 tbsp. ghee or unsalted butter -; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -

Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Lemon Butter

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Ingredients for - Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Lemon Butter

1. 2 c. plain whole-milk yogurt -

2. 1 1/2 c. water -

3. 2 lb. boneless leg of lamb -

4. 1 1/2 tsp. pure chile powder -

5. 1 tsp. turmeric -

6. 1 large garlic clove -

7. 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper -

8. Kosher salt -

9. 6 1-by-2-inch strips of lemon peel -

10. 3 tbsp. ghee or unsalted butter -

11. 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -

How to cook deliciously - Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs with Lemon Butter

1. Stage

In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup of the yogurt with the water. Add the lamb cubes, toss to coat and refrigerate overnight.

2. Stage

Light a grill. Drain the lamb and pat dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, whisk the remaining 1 cup of yogurt with the chile powder, turmeric, garlic, cayenne and 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the lamb, toss to coat and let stand for 10 to 20 minutes.

3. Stage

On each of 6 metal skewers, thread a piece of the lemon peel. Thread the lamb cubes onto the skewers and season with salt. In a small bowl, combine the ghee with the lemon juice.

4. Stage

Grill the skewers over moderately high heat, turning, until starting to char all over, about 3 minutes. Continue to grill, turning and basting with the ghee and lemon juice, until medium-rare, about 4 minutes longer. Serve the lamb on or off the skewers.