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Indian lamb skewers with tomato and mint salsa

Photography by Ben Dearnley

Quick and easy spiced lamb skewers taste delicious with a refreshing tomato and mint salsa.

Makes 12recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients
    1 cup plain reduced-fat Greek-style yoghurt
    1/4 cup korma curry paste
    800g lamb leg steaks, cubed
    olive oil cooking spray
    warmed mini naan breads, to serve
    Tomato and mint salsa
    3 tomatoes, deseeded, chopped
    1 Lebanese cucumber, deseeded, chopped
    1/2 red onion, roughly chopped
    1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
    2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

Method
Combine yoghurt and curry paste in a ceramic dish. Season with salt and pepper. Add lamb. Stir to coat. Cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, if time permits. Thread meat onto skewers.

Make tomato and mint salsa: Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion, mint and vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Heat a greased barbecue plate or chargrill over medium-high heat. Spray skewers with oil. Cook skewers, turning occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Serve lamb with salsa and naan breads.

Notes
You will need 12 pre-soaked bamboo skewers

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