posted by Queen Bee 07-05-102 10:23 AM
Spicy Lemon Balm Kebabs
1 clove garlic
1 leg of lamb about 3 pounds boned and cut and cut into 1 in cubes
1 large onion sliced into chunks
2 good handfuls of lemon balm leaves
Marinade:
2 oz wine vinegar
1 tsp. coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tbs. brown sugar
1 tbs. mango chutney
2 bay leaves
salt and black pepper
Rub the surface of a deep dish with the peeled and cut clove of garlic. Arrange the lamb cubes in the dish.
Cover with a layer of onion and top with the balm leaves.
For the marinade boil the vinegar, coriander, cumin, chili turmeric brown sugar, chutney, and bay leaves together for 5 minutes. Leave to cool .
Pour the cooled marinade over the meat. Add the seasonings. Cover and leave overnight in the refrigerator
Drain the lamb and onion pieces and thread them on metal skewers. Barbecue or broil for 15 --20 minutes until well browned, basting with the marinade. Discard the bay leaves before serving. Serve with hot garlic bread or on a bed of rice accompanied by a crisp green salad