Spicy Lamb Kabobs with Turkish Cacik

Name: Spicy Lamb Kabobs with Turkish Cacik
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 2 lb lamb; 2 green peppers; 4 cup cherry tomatoes; 2 onions; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 0.5 cup olive oil; 1 tsp garlic; 0.5 tsp cumin; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 1 pinch ground red pepper; 2 cucumbers; 16 oz cold plain yogurt; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp fresh mint; salt; olive oil

Grilled lamb, green peppers and cherry tomatoes, warmed with cumin and turmeric. Finish with mint and drizzle olive oil on top.

40 min · Serves 8 · Medium

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Time: Prep 25 min · Cook 15 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Make Cacik: In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers and garlic. Add salt to taste. Mix in yogurt with wooden spoon. Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with mint and drizzle olive oil on top. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
2
Prepare skewers by spraying a light coat of cooking oil to prevent sticking. Place lamb and vegetables on skewers. Grill spicy lamb kebabs for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Serve with hummus, baba ghannouj, or turkish cacik, a cucumber yogurt sauce for dipping.
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