Tandir Kebab (Slow Cooked Lamb)
Tandir Kebab (Slow Cooked Lamb) is a comforting dish that elevates any gathering with its tender lamb, rich spices, and enchanting aroma. This slow-cooked delicacy promises an explosion of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for both special occasions and everyday meals, it’s easy to prepare, making it ideal for cooks of all skill levels looking to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs bone-in lamb shoulder
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut slits in the lamb shoulder and coat it thoroughly with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight preferred).
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Place the marinated lamb in a roasting pan with sliced onions underneath. Cover tightly with foil.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 3 hours until fork-tender.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serve warm with rice or flatbreads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 oz (142g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg