Recipes Yogurt-Marinated Lamb Kebabs With Lemon Butter 3.0 (142) Add your rating & review At Shahpura Bagh, a luxurious guesthouse in the Rajasthani countryside, chefs marinate lamb in yogurt to make it exceptionally tender, then give it an extra burst of tangy flavor with a basting of lemon butter just before serving. By Peggy Markel and Mota Khar Updated on May 17, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Coating lamb in whole-milk yogurt gives these Indian kebabs delicious tang. Photo: © Kana Okada Active Time: 25 mins Total Time: 45 mins Yield: 4 to 6 Ingredients 2 cups plain whole-milk yogurt 1 1/2 cups water 2 pounds trimmed boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 1/2 teaspoons pure chile powder, such as ancho 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 large garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Kosher salt Six 1-by-2-inch strips of lemon peel 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter, melted Directions In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup of the yogurt with the water. Add the lamb cubes, toss to coat and refrigerate overnight. 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. 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. 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. Serve With Basmati rice. Suggested Pairing These tangy and intensely flavorful lamb kebabs need a bottle of red wine that can stand up to their robust flavor, such as a red from France's Southern Rhône—a classic accompaniment for lamb. The Côtes-du-Rhône is the largest appellation in that region, producing affordable wines. Rate it Print