Tandoori lamb skewers with crunchy slaw & raita

Very Healthy
Health score
66%
Tandoori lamb skewers with crunchy slaw & raita
20 min.
2
222kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with these tantalizing Tandoori lamb skewers, a dish that beautifully combines bold flavors with a healthy twist. Perfect for a quick lunch or a satisfying dinner, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrition. The succulent lamb, marinated in a robust tandoori paste and complemented by creamy, fat-free Greek yogurt raita, creates a delightful contrast that will leave you craving more.

The vibrant crunchy slaw adds a refreshing touch with its crisp vegetables and zesty lime dressing, making each bite both satisfying and invigorating. With just 20 minutes of your time, you can whip up a meal that serves two, all while keeping the calorie count at a guilt-free 222 kcal per serving.

This dish shines as a main course that is perfect for any meal of the day—whether it’s a leisurely weekend lunch or a bustling weeknight dinner. The protein-packed lamb skewers, alongside fiber-rich wholemeal chapatis, ensure you’re not just enjoying great flavors but also nourishing your body. Gather your loved ones and share the joy of good food that’s both wholesome and delicious! Try making these Tandoori lamb skewers today and enjoy a culinary journey that celebrates the rich and vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine.

Ingredients

  • tbsp greek yogurt fat-free
  • tbsp tandoori paste 
  • 175 leg of lamb steak cubed fat removed
  • small bunch coriander chopped
  •  wholemeal chapatis 
  •  carrots with a peeler peeled sliced into strips
  • 0.3  cabbage shredded white
  •  onion red sliced
  •  juice of lime 
  • tsp olive oil 
  • tsp mustard seeds 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • skewers

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp of yogurt with the tandoori paste.
  2. Add lamb, mixing to coat all the pieces. Make raita with the remaining yogurt, 1 tbsp of the chopped coriander and some seasoning, then set aside. For the slaw, mix together all of the vegetables and the remaining coriander in a large bowl, then stir in the lime juice, oil and mustard seeds.
  3. Heat the grill to high. Divide the lamb between 4 skewers, grill for 3-4 mins each side, until lightly charred and cooked through.
  4. Serve with the slaw, raita and warmed chapatis.

Nutrition Facts

Calories222kcal
Protein32.11%
Fat32.41%
Carbs35.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
105.42
Glycemic Load
4.8
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
25.684782691624%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.35mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Isorhamnetin
2.76mg
Kaempferol
0.63mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
13.74mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:221.58kcal
11.08%
Fat:8.26g
12.7%
Saturated Fat:1.72g
10.77%
Carbohydrates:20.33g
6.78%
Net Carbohydrates:14.95g
5.44%
Sugar:9.27g
10.3%
Cholesterol:36.78mg
12.26%
Sodium:408.14mg
17.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.41g
36.82%
Vitamin A:5493.99IU
109.88%
Vitamin K:108.25µg
103.09%
Vitamin C:53.06mg
64.32%
Selenium:20.03µg
28.61%
Vitamin B12:1.71µg
28.42%
Phosphorus:231.72mg
23.17%
Manganese:0.46mg
22.99%
Folate:87.61µg
21.9%
Vitamin B3:4.37mg
21.84%
Fiber:5.38g
21.52%
Zinc:2.98mg
19.87%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
19.83%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.57%
Potassium:638.28mg
18.24%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.08%
Magnesium:52.41mg
13.1%
Iron:2.21mg
12.3%
Calcium:117.45mg
11.75%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.76%
Copper:0.19mg
9.55%
Vitamin E:1.34mg
8.93%