Lamb Kebabs

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons plain whole-milk yogurt
• 5/8 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1 1/4 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon Madras curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 large garlic clove, grated
• 1 pound boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Preparation

1. 1. Combine yogurt, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and next 4 ingredients (through garlic); stir with a whisk. Place yogurt mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add lamb; seal and marinate in refrigerator 45 minutes.
2. 2. Prepare grill to medium heat.
3. 3. Remove lamb from bag; discard marinade. Thread lamb evenly onto 8 (10-inch) skewers; sprinkle evenly with 3/8 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place kebabs on a grill rack; grill 4 minutes for medium-rare or desired degree of doneness, turning once. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.