Nomad Cooking Lamb Kazan Kebab in the Mountains

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits and can be used at high temperatures.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while sour cream is often less expensive.

pita bread

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pita

💰Cheaper: flatbread

Whole wheat pita adds fiber, while flatbread is typically cheaper.

Marinate lamb shoulder with garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, salt, and olive oil for at least 2 hours.

Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat.

Skewer marinated lamb pieces onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.

Slice onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes for grilling.

Place skewers on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until lamb is browned and cooked through.

In the last few minutes, add onion and bell pepper slices to the grill until slightly charred.

Remove skewers from grill and let rest for 5 minutes.

Warm pita bread on the grill for 1-2 minutes.

Serve lamb kebabs with grilled vegetables, fresh parsley, and a side of yogurt and lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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