Lamb Kebabs with Couscous and Tzatziki
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek, Turkish
Lamb Kebabs with Couscous and Tzatziki
Description
The Lamb Kebabs with Couscous and Tzatziki dish starts with leg of lamb cut into cubes and marinated in a blend of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, sumac, paprika, oregano, and other spices for at least an hour. The lamb is then skewered and grilled or pan-fried over medium-high heat, turning frequently to develop a flavorful crust without burning.
The couscous is prepared by swiftly frying finely diced carrots, parsnip, and onion with curry powder and salt, then mixing in couscous and covering with hot water to steam off the heat. This produces a fluffy couscous studded with tender, aromatic vegetables.
The tzatziki sauce is made by grating and salting cucumber to remove excess moisture, then combining it with Greek yogurt, crushed garlic, chopped dill, salt, and olive oil to create a cool, garlicky condiment that pairs well with the lamb and spiced couscous. The final dish includes a sprinkle of sumac on the lamb and couscous and a drizzle of olive oil on the tzatziki for enhanced flavor.
Ingredients
For the lamb skewers:
- 1 kg leg of lamb
- 1 lemon
- 30 ml olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp sumac
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 300 g couscous
- 1 carrot
- 1 parsnip
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp salt
- parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the tzatziki:
- 600 g Greek yoghurt
- 2 cucumber
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 dill leg, green
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
For the lamb skewers:
- Cut the lamb into cubes and marinate in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, sumac for at least 1 h, then skewer it on sticks.
- On a hot grill or pan, fry the skewers over medium-high heat, turning them often so they don't burn.
For the couscous:
- Cut the vegetables brunoise and cook them in a pan with a little olive oil, add the spices, fry them for 30 seconds and then add the couscous. Mix everything well and add hot water over them until they are completely covered. Take the pan off the heat and cover with a lid. The couscous will soon absorb the water and be ready to serve.
For the tzatziki:
- Wash and grate the cucumbers, salt them and then squeeze them thoroughly. Chop the dill, crush the garlic and add to the cucumbers, yoghurt and olive oil.
- For serving, sprinkle a little sumac over the skewers and couscous and a little olive oil over the tzatziki.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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