1 Servings 1 3/4 lb boneless leg of lamb 1 for the marinade 2 c fresh pomegranate juice (or 1 c pomegranate syrup) 1 sm onion, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 c extra virgin olive oil 1 black pepper, freshly Ground 1/4 c fresh cilantro, chopped 1 plus 1/4 c for garnish 1 bay leaf, crushed 1 t coriander, ground 1 black pepper, freshly Ground 1 salt 1 lemon wedges for serving
Cut the lamb into 1 1/2-inch cubes, trimming off excess fat or sinew. (Leave a little fat intact.)
Prepare the marinade. To juice a fresh pomegranate, cut it in half and press it on a citrus reamer. Strain juice into a large non-reactive bowl. Stir in the remaining marinade ingredients. Add the lamb and marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Thread lamb onto skewers and season with salt and pepper. Build the fire and let it die down to embers. Oil the grill. Rake a 1-inch layer of glowing coals beneath it. Generously season the kebabs with salt; grill, basting with any excess marinade, until the lamb is cooked to taste, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the kebabs to a platter, sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.
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