Tandoori Spiced Beef Kebabs

Name: Tandoori Spiced Beef Kebabs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 16 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500g beef steaks, cut into 2.5cm cubes; 200ml natural low-fat yogurt or fat-free Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon cumin or jeera seeds, crushed; 1 tablespoon chilli powder; 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek or methi leaves, crushed; 1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or grated; 1 x 2.5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated; Juice of 1 lime; Chopped cucumber, mint and red onion salad, to serve; Wholemeal chapattis or pitta bread, to serve; Fresh lime wedges, to serve

Classic, flavoursome healthy tandoori beef kebabs made with a home-made tandoori spice mix.

prep time
10 mins

cook time
16 minutes

serves
4 people

Ingredients

500g beef steaks, cut into 2.5cm cubes
200ml natural low-fat yogurt or fat-free Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin or jeera seeds, crushed
1 tablespoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon dried fenugreek or methi leaves, crushed
1-2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped or grated
1 x 2.5cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated
Juice of 1 lime
Chopped cucumber, mint and red onion salad, to serve
Wholemeal chapattis or pitta bread, to serve
Fresh lime wedges, to serve

Method

Put the beef cubes in a large bowl. Add the yogurt, spices, garlic, ginger and lime juice to the beef, season and mix well so that the meat is well coated. Preheat the grill to a moderate heat.
Thread the beef onto 4-6 metal or wooden (soaked in water for 20 minutes) skewers and cook under for 12-16 minutes, turning once.
Serve on top of warm wholemeal chapatti or naan bread, with a side salad and lime wedges.

Tips:

If preferred, marinate the beef cubes overnight in the spice mix or, for speed, use a prepared tandoori paste mixed with plain yogurt. Alternatively, cook the kebabs on a prepared barbecue.