Turkish Lamb Kebabs with Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Lamb Cubes
• 1 cup Plain Yogurt
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 0.5 tsp Cumin
• 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
• 0.5 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Mint

Instructions

1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 cloves of garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon of cumin, 0.25 teaspoon of red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir these ingredients together until they are well mixed.
2. 2Add the 1.5 lbs of lamb cubes to the bowl with the marinade. Toss the lamb cubes gently to ensure they are all coated evenly with the marinade. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or for up to overnight.
3. 3While the lamb is marinating, prepare the yogurt sauce. In a separate bowl, combine the 1 cup of plain yogurt, 0.5 medium cucumber (grated), 0.25 cup of mint (chopped), a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix these ingredients together until smooth.
4. 4Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. For gas grills, this is typically around 400-450°F (200-230°C). If using a charcoal grill, you want the coals to be mostly covered in gray ash.
5. 5Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto skewers. If you are using wooden skewers, make sure they have been soaked in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
6. 6Place the skewers with the lamb cubes onto the preheated grill. Grill for 8 to 10 minutes, turning the skewers occasionally, until the lamb is cooked through and has a nice char on the outside. The internal temperature of the lamb should reach 145°F (63°C) for medium-rare, or higher for more well-done.
7. 7Remove the lamb kebabs from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, making the lamb more tender.
8. 8Serve the grilled Turkish lamb kebabs immediately with the prepared yogurt sauce on the side.

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