Spiced Salmon Kebabs (Tandoori Rawas)

Ingredients

• 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ajowan (carom seeds)
• 3 cardamom pods
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (1-inch) cinnamon stick
• 3 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (2 1/4-pound) salmon fillet, cut into (1-inch) cubes
• Cooking spray

Preparation

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a small skillet over medium heat; cook 2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring constantly. Let cool. Place spice mixture in a spice or coffee grinder, and process mixture until finely ground.
2. Combine spice mixture, yogurt, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add fish, tossing to coat; seal and marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours, turning occasionally. Remove fish from bag; discard marinade.
3. Preheat broiler.
4. Thread 5 pieces of fish onto each of 6 (12-inch) skewers. Place skewers on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 7 minutes on each side or until done. Arrange the skewers on a platter.