Spiced Mutton Shashlik With Minted Quinoa Recipe

About this recipe

Tender mutton chunks marinated in aromatic spices, grilled to perfection, and served on skewers alongside fluffy quinoa infused with fresh mint.

Ingredients

• 100 g Quinoa
• 125 ml Flavoured Yogurt Drink - Mango
• - Garlic Paste
• 300 g Ginger Paste
• - Red Chilli
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 50 g Cumin Powder
• - Coriander Powder
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 100 g Salt
• 250 ml Lemon Juice Concentrate
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the mutton chunks thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel.
2. 2. In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, salt, and lemon juice into a smooth marinade.
3. 3. Coat the mutton chunks evenly with the marinade and let them rest for 20 minutes.
4. 4. While the mutton marinates, rinse the quinoa under running water to remove bitterness.
5. 5. Boil water in a saucepan, add quinoa, and simmer until cooked and fluffy, approximately 15 minutes.
6. 6. Finely chop mint leaves and mix them into the cooked quinoa, adding a pinch of salt for flavor.
7. 7. Soak wooden skewers in water for 10 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
8. 8. Thread marinated mutton chunks onto the soaked skewers, ensuring even spacing.
9. 9. Heat oil in a grill pan and place the skewers, turning occasionally for even cooking.
10. 10. Grill the mutton until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 10 minutes.
11. 11. Serve the skewers hot with a generous portion of minted quinoa on the side.