Namaste

We had this sudden craving for indian food. 

Because there aren't any indian restaurants in our immediate surrounding, and because we were too lazy to take the subway and go some place, we decided to have a Tandoori at home. The great thing in Helsinki now, is that one can easily find spices blends & exotic herbs, thanks to the many ethnic groceries scattered in the city (but mainly in the east), and thus to cook in a different way using different ingredients.

So, these pieces of organic lamb (bought in Reinin Liha) come from a shoulder. I have removed the bones and most of the fat. The meat is then put to marinate in a bowl for approx. 30min. with a table spoon of Tandoori Masala, a tea spoon of coriander and one of cumin (a few drops of olive oil have been added as well as salt).

The meat is skewered, as well as some veggies (sweet onions, red peppers and zucchinis).

Because the cooking time isnt't the same, the veggies skewers are grilled first, lid on, for 10-15min. Then the meat, for 6 to 8 min. depending on how cooked you like your lamb (we like ours pink and moist). The skewers are then served on a bed of flat bread, with a creamy organic yogurt sauce "raita" style, flavored with ground cumin, chopped fresh mint & coriander, ground cayenne pepper, black pepper & salt. 

If you don't have indian "lassi", a cold beer works as well. Fab.