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Lamb Kebabs and a Biriyani too!

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Spicy, juicy lamb kebabs perfect for a barbecue! How about converting it to a quick Lamb Kebab Biriyani?

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When the husband brought home some perfect lamb chunks, I immediately knew what I should make. But once the Kebabs were made, I decided to convert the entire dish into a quick pot of amazing biriyani. Here’s how!

Lamb Kebab Recipe

Lamb Kebabs are guaranteed to please! They make a fabulous party food, appetizer or even a great side for dinner. Lamb may not be a regular on your table, but these tasty chunks are enough to delight your palate.

Lamb Kebab Biriyani Recipe - Lamb Kebab Recipe Indian

Packed with full of flavor, the secret to making delicious lamb kebabs lies in its marinade. Marinated in yogurt and some great spices, grilled on a skewer along with onion, tomatoes, and pepper… this would take things up a notch.

Lamb Kebabs Indian - Lamb Kebab Marinade - Lamb Kebab and Rice

Once the kebabs were prepared, I used the remaining marinade to whip up a delicious pot of biriyani.

What’s in a Lamb Kebab Marinade:

Lamb Kebab Marinade consists of yogurt, ginger, garlic, garam masala, cumin, black pepper, chili powder, lemon juice, and salt all blended together. It is advisable to leave it in the refrigerator overnight so that the flavors of the spices are well infused in the lamb chunks. The yogurt also helps in softening the lamb, making it juicy and succulent.

Find out the step-by-step instructions in making these spicy Indian Lamb Kebabs and furthermore, a biriyani as well!

 Lamb Kebab Step by step Instructions - Lamb kebab marinade Blend the ingredients for marination and marinate the lamb chunks.
 Lamb Kebab Step by step Instructions- How to make lamb kebabs at home Grill the marinated lamb, onion, tomato and bell paper pieces on a skewer.
 Lamb Kebab Step by step Instructions For making biriyani, sauté onion.
 Lamb Kebab Step by step Instructions Cook tomato along with spices and left-over marinade from lamb kebabs.
 Lamb Kebab Step by step Instructions Add chopped coriander, mint leaves, and lamb kebabs.
 Lamb Kebab Step by step Instructions - Recipe Add cooked rice. Garnish with saffron strands, few coriander leaves, and fried potato cubes. Cook closed for about 5 minutes.

Lamb Kebab Recipe + Lamb Kebab Biriyani Recipe:

Lamb Kebab at home - Lamb Kebab Biriyani

Lamb Kebabs | Lamb Kebab Biriyani

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Recipe by: Shalini
Category: Appetizer, Main course
Lamb Kebab at home - Lamb Kebab Biriyani

Ingredients

  • 500 gms Lamb chunks
    For Marinade:
  • 2" ginger , chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 5 tablespoon yogurt
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Oil, to grill
    For skewers:
  • 1 onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 tomato, cut into chunks and deseeded
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks and deseeded
    Making Biriyani:
  • 2 onion, sliced
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
  • Handful of coriander leaves and mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoon ghee
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 cups of 3/4 cooked basmati rice
  • Saffron strands for garnish
  • Fried potato cubes, for garnish

Instructions

Prep
5 hours
Cook
1 hour
  1. Blend the ingredients given under marination. It may seem over-seasoned, but the lamb needs it! Marinate the lamb chunks and set aside for four hours or overnight in refrigerator. It helps in infusing the flavors to the lamb.
  2. Dip the skewers in water for about 30 minutes. This helps in preventing the skewer from getting burnt.
  3. Heat a grill pan and sprinkle oil.
  4. Skew a marinated lamb chunk followed by onion, tomato and bell paper pieces. Place on the grill and cook until deep brown on one side. Flip and continue to cook. It would take about ten minutes.
  5. Lamb Kebabs are ready!
  6. Making Lamb Kebab Biriyani:
  7. In a pan, add one tablespoon ghee. Add onions and cook until golden brown.
  8. Add chopped tomatoes and cook till mushy.
  9. Add garam masala and chilli powder. Mix well.
  10. Add the remaining marinade (remember the left over marinade from making lamb kebabs) and give a quick stir.
  11. Add chopped coriander and mint leaves along with some salt. Mix again. Cook for a couple of minutes in low heat.
  12. Add the lamb kebabs and mix.
  13. Add a layer of 3/4 cooked basmati rice. Sprinkle remaining one tablespoon of ghee on top of it.
  14. Add saffron strands, few coriander leaves and fried potato cubes.
  15. Close with a lid and cook till you see steam coming off. That would take about 5-7 minutes.
  16. Serve hot with raita.
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Either as an appetizer or a main course, this would make an excellent party food, don’t you agree? Like it? Pin it for later! Check out another recipe for Lamb/Mutton Pulao aka Yakhni Gosht Pulao here.

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About Shalini

Namaste! I'm Shalini, the blogger behind Something's Cooking(since 2014). I share only our best, family approved recipes with YOU because I've tried and tested every recipe published on this blog. You can find easy Keto, low-carb recipes, and authentic Indian recipes including South Indian (Kerala) foods. You can rest assured that Indian cooking will be made easy. Thanks for stopping by! I'm so happy you're here.

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  7. Sheethal Susan Jacob says

    We never buy Lamb, the only time they are seen in our table, is during Eid. Thanks to Muslim neighbors, we get some fresh ones then. Next time, for Eid this is definitely going to be in my dining table. I love biriyani. Any kind. Any form. And this recipe for marination is the same we do for Chicken Kebab. And it’s amazing.

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  8. Tina Sequeira says

    Hi Shalini! This looks so tempting and the best part is that the recipe is so simple and easy. Anyone anywhere in the world can make this. Will try this one out and let you know how it goes. Will be coming back for more yummy recipes. Love and Cheers

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  12. Dipika says

    The more I read here, and look at the images more hungrier I get.. phew. as if the images are having their own aroma. Just loved the recipe.. I am saving this site for all my cooking woes.

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  21. Shamik says

    That me drooling… Being a foodie I couldn’t resist myself to take the print of this recipe. That looks so tempting. Will try it in the weekend. Thanks for sharing the recipe Shalini 🙂

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  24. Parul says

    That looks delicious. I need to learn how to make a biryani- from scratch or like how you did. Such a task for me but I love it so much. You are such a talent, Shalini. ❤️

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  25. Bellybytes says

    This looks good enough to eat off the screen! One question – do you really use lamb or actually goat? Because I find the lamb has a very strange smell and also slightly chewy and fatty…..

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