Sheesh kabab (minced meat)

Shish kabob is minced meat which is grilled with minimum of fat. It is very high in proteins and can be served as a snack or as a dish with rice or stuffed in a tortilla. To a tortilla add a kabab, sliced carrot, cucumber, lettuce and squeeze of lemon and you have a delightful wrap. You can substitute sausage in hot dog with a shish kabab too. Since this is not store brought you can be sure of its contents and no additives.

Cooking
Ingredients:

1. 2 lbs Minced lamb or goat
2. 1 tsp Garam masala (Indian spice mix)
3. 1 tsp Cumin powder
4. 1 tsp Coriander powder
5. 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
6. ½ tsp Honey
7. 1 tsp Red chilly powder
8. ½ tsp Fresh ground pepper
9. 1 tsp Olive oil
10. 1 tsp Curry powder
11. ½ tsp Saffron
12. 1 tsp Salt or as needed
13. 1 1 Quart Zip top bag
14. 1 Lime
15. 1 tsp Low sodium Soy sauce
16. 1 tsp Mustard oil
17. 1 bunch Coriander (or parsley) leaves
18. 1 bunch Mint leaves

Preparation:
Step 1:

1. Soak the wooden skewers in water for couple of hours.
2. Add the minced meat and all the ingredients plus half lime into the zip top bag.
3. Remove most of the air from the bag and seal it.
4. Squish the bag so that all the ingredients are mixed for few minutes.
5. Once thoroughly mixed and you see even color on all pieces, let it set to marinate.
6. Marinate it for at least 4 hours or best overnight

Step 2:

1. If you have a baking rack, place it over the baking pan. Make sure you use aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
2. On each of skewers take a handful of the meat and stick on it for almost the entire length.
3. Spread skewers evenly on the rack with visible separation between them.
4. Bake for 30 minutes on 375 and then broil 400 for 10 minutes.
5. Let the meat rest for few minutes when done in the oven.
6. Serve hot with slices of onion and remaining half lime.