AZERBAIJAN! We Baked Traditional Bread and Juicy Lamb Meat in the Tandoor!

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thigh is lower in fat, while pork shoulder offers cost savings.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and less expensive.

pomegranate seeds

🥗Healthier: cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Cranberries provide a similar tartness at a lower cost.

Marinate lamb shoulder with yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, and spices for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Preheat the tandoor oven or a grill to high heat.

Skewer the marinated lamb pieces onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.

Place the skewers in the tandoor or on the grill, cooking until the lamb is browned and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

Baste the lamb with olive oil halfway through cooking for added moisture.

Remove the lamb from the skewers and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serve with flatbread, pickled vegetables, and pomegranate seeds.

Cooking Techniques

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