Turkish Kabobs with Yogurt Dressing

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Turkish Kabobs with Yogurt Dressing

Serves: 24


	Ingredients 6 cups yogurt, plain 1 tsp garlic, minced 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh 2 tsp cumin, ground 1/4 tsp saffron powder or 1-1/2 tsp turmeric 1-1/4 tsp salt 1-1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 cup mint, fresh, minced 5-1/2 lbs lamb, boneless loin, cubed 2-1/2 cups California Ripe Olives, whole, pitted 24 tomatoes, plum, large, quartered 1-1/2 qts zucchini, 1/2" slices

Method

Combine yogurt, garlic, lemon juice and seasonings. Reserve half; refrigerate for later use.

Marinate meat in remaining yogurt mixture 2 to 8 hours.

Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Thread meat and remaining ingredients on skewers. Grill over medium hot coals 10 minutes, turning once. Serve with refrigerated yogurt mixture over a bed of rice.

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of The California Olive Industry.