Name: Cumin-Chile Lamb Kebabs With Garlic Yogurt
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, grated; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns or 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds; 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon sugar; Vegetable oil (for grill); 1¼ pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces; Kosher salt, freshly cracked pepper; Finely grated lemon zest (for serving); A spice mill or a mortar and pestle; eight 8–12-inch-long metal skewers

Ted Cavanaugh

A perfect cube is not essential, but try to get the lamb into roughly the same size pieces so they cook at the same rate.

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