Fusion Recipe: Tandoori Lamb Cutlet Skewers with Kumara and Mint Raita
Tandoori Lamb Cutlet Skewers with Kumara and Mint Raita is a vibrant fusion dish that bridges traditional Indian tandoori flavours with beloved New Zealand root vegetables. Tender lamb cutlets are coated in a spiced, aromatic yogurt marinade, threaded onto skewers, and charred to smoky perfection. They are paired alongside naturally sweet roasted kumara chunks, offering a comforting earthiness that balances the bold, warming spices of the tandoori paste . Finished with a cooling, herbaceous mint raita , this dish delivers an exciting harmony of textures, heat, and freshness. Ingredients For the Lamb & Marinade: Lamb Cutlets: 6–8 prime lamb cutlets (trimmed of excess fat) Greek Yogurt: ½ cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt Lemon Juice: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Garlic: 3 cloves, finely minced Ginger: 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger Tandoori Spices : 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or Kash...