(1 lb) 450g kg lean ground lamb

1 tsp meat tenderizer

1 onion, finely chopped

2 green chilies, chopped

2 tbsp plain yogurt

1 tsp finely chopped fresh gingerroot

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp salt

1 tsp chili powder

1 tsp garam masala

to serve

1 lemon, cut into wedges

cilantro to garnish

  (serves 2)

·          Place the lamb in a bowl, then add the meat tenderizer and mix in well. Reserve for 3 hours.

·          Preheat the broiler to medium. Finely chop the cilantro. Mix the onion, green chilies, and cilantro together in the bowl.

·          Mix the yogurt, ginger, garlic, ground cumin and coriander, salt and chili powder, garam masala in separate bowl. Blend with the onion mixture.

·          Add the combined mixture to the lamb and mix together.

·          Divide the mixture into 10-12 equal portions. Roll 2 portions around each metal skewer with your fingers, pressing all around.

·          Broil the kebabs under the hot broiler for 8-10minutes, turning and basting occasionally with oil.

·          Serve with lemon wedges and a raita of your choice. Serve in pita bread.

·          The cooked meat can also be chopped into a salad.