Maharaj Indian Grill-Inspired Tandoori Spiced Lamb Kebabs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

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Juicy ground lamb kebabs infused with traditional tandoori spices, grilled to perfection and served with cooling cucumber raita. This Indian-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs ground lamb, tandoori masala spice blend, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground lamb
2 tbsp tandoori masala spice blend
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 medium cucumber, grated
1/2 cup plain yogurt (for raita)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
4 lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground lamb, 2 tbsp tandoori masala spice blend, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 1 small finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
Step 2: Form the mixture into eight 4-inch long kebabs around metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook kebabs for 4-5 minutes per side until charred on the outside and cooked through.
Step 4: For raita, combine 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 grated cucumber, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin in a small bowl. Stir well and season with salt to taste.
Step 5: Serve lamb kebabs hot with a side of cucumber raita and 4 lemon wedges for squeezing.