Meat – Lamb Sukuti (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Crispy Smoked Lamb Marinated in Nepali Spices)

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lb. boneless lamb, cut into thin 3-in long slices (pork or buffalo meat can also be used)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 2 tablespoons ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1 teaspoon ground timur
• 1/8 teaspoon asafetida
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a blender, combine chopped onions, cumin, ginger, chili, timur, asafetida, nutmeg, turmeric, molasses, honey, oil, salt and pepper into a smooth paste.
• In a large bowl, combine lamb pieces with the spice mixture; mix well, cover and let marinate for at least two hours.
• Fire up a charcoal grill and place the marinated lamb slices on the grill, further away from direct fire.
• Allow smoking for about an hour, or until the slices are cooked and slightly crisp.
• Serve with rice pilaf and stir-fried vegetables, accompanied with mango chutney.

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com/lamb.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi