Bursts of emerald dill chutney and carmine lamb skewers arranged meticulously on a rustic wooden platter. Lumps of pickled carrot and onion add a colorful contrast. The skewers, charred just right, exhibit strokes of toasted hues. The backdrop is garnished with mint leaves and lemon wedges.

BBQ Lamb Skewers with Cardamom and Dill Chutney

Name: BBQ Lamb Skewers with Cardamom and Dill Chutney
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: large bunch of dill, 1 finely chopped; green chillies, 2 finely chopped; lamb, 800g diced into cubes; ground cardamom, 1 tsp ground; lemon juice, from 2 lemons freshly squeezed; garlic cloves, 3 minced; ginger, 1 tbsp crushed; yogurt, 1 cup; cayenne pepper, a pinch; turmeric, a pinch; vegetable oil, for brushing the grill; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category BBQ

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Indian

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly High-Protein

Daily Recipe: November 24, 2025

Add a touch of warmth to any gathering with our BBQ Lamb Skewers with Cardamom and Dill Chutney. This Indian-inspired twist on a BBQ classic combines succulent lamb marinated in aromatic spices with a fresh and spicy dill chutney for a sublime tangle of flavours. The star player being, dill, that Indian cuisine effortlessly turns into a delightful chutney with its gentle herbaceous notes.

Ingredients (for 4)

Large bunch of dill - 1 - finely chopped
Green chillies - 2 - finely chopped
Lamb - 800g - diced into cubes
Ground cardamom - 1 tsp - ground
Lemon juice - from 2 lemons - freshly squeezed
Garlic cloves - 3 - minced
Ginger - 1 tbsp - crushed
Yogurt - 1 cup
Cayenne pepper - a pinch
Turmeric - a pinch
Vegetable oil - - for brushing the grill
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣 🌶️ 🧂

Mix together 1 cup yogurt, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp crushed ginger, a pinch of cayenne pepper, a pinch of turmeric, and salt and pepper to taste to prepare the marinade
Step 2 - 🥩 🥄 ⏳

Coat 800g of diced lamb cubes with the marinade and leave it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour
Step 3 - 🔥 🍖 🍴

Preheat your BBQ to a medium heat and grease the grates with some vegetable oil
Step 4 - 🥩 🔥 😋

Thread the marinated lamb cubes onto skewers
Step 5 - 🍖 🔁 ♨️

Place the skewers on the grill, turning occasionally until the lamb is cooked to your preference (Approx. 10 minutes for medium)
Step 6 - 🌿 🌶️ 🍋

While the lamb is grilling, blend together a large bunch of finely chopped dill, 2 finely chopped green chillies and the juice from 2 lemons to prepare the chutney
Step 7 - 🍖 🥣 😋

Serve the lamb skewers hot off the grill, drizzled with the fresh dill chutney or on the side

Additional

In Indian gastronomy, lamb pairs nicely with robust spices and is believed to generate heat within the body, making it perfect for cooler seasons. You can easily swap out lamb with chicken or tofu for a delicious alternative. Engage kids by allowing them to help skewer the marinated meat. Sheer delight is just a skewer away!