An authentic Iranian dish featuring boneless lamb in a marinade of garlic, lime, and saffron. Serve hot with plain rice (polow or chelow) or on Middle Eastern bread.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cups fresh lime juice
- 2 large onions , grated
- 1 clove garlic , crushed
- 0.5 teaspoons saffron
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1.75 pounds boneless lamb , cut into 1/2-inch x 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 4 tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon sumac powder , Optional
Instructions
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1
Combine olive oil, lime juice, onions, garlic, saffron, salt, and pepper in a large, zip top food storage bag. Place lamb pieces in bag; seal and shake to combine. Marinate lamb, refrigerated, overnight or up to 24 hours.
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2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
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3
Thread marinated lamb on long, thin metal skewers. Thread whole tomatoes on another skewer. Brush lamb and tomatoes with marinade; discard remaining marinade.
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4
Grill kebabs, until lamb is cooked to your liking and tomatoes are hot and grill marked, about 5 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with sumac, if desired, before serving.
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