Ingredients
2 lbs lamb shoulder or leg, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix garlic, all spices, yogurt, lemon juice, and olive oil to make the marinade.
2. Toss sliced lamb and onions in the marinade until well coated.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or prepare a grill.
5. Spread marinated lamb on a baking sheet or skewer it for grilling.
6. Roast or grill for 25–30 minutes until browned and crispy on the edges.
7. Serve hot in pita with tahini sauce, hummus, pickles, or salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate overnight.
Can be cooked in an air fryer at 375°F for 20 minutes.
Serve with garlic sauce, pickled turnips, or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg