Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless lamb or chicken (shoulder or thighs)
- 1 large onion (finely grated)
- 1 pinch saffron (soaked in warm water)
- 2 tsp sumac
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (for dipping)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix grated onion, soaked saffron, salt, pepper, and sumac.
- Cut the meat into equal-sized pieces and coat well with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Thread the marinated meat onto soaked wooden or metal skewers.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes total, turning occasionally until cooked to your preference.
- Serve hot with fresh vegetables and yogurt sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg