Description
Tender marinated venison loin skewers with aromatic Indian spices and a cooling mint yogurt sauce. Perfect for grilling or outdoor cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb venison loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp plain yogurt
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix vegetable oil, yogurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, garlic, ginger paste, lemon juice, and salt to create the marinade.
- Add venison cubes to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Meanwhile, prepare the mint yogurt sauce by combining Greek yogurt, chopped mint, cilantro, minced garlic, lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and olive oil. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F).
- Thread marinated venison pieces onto pre-soaked wooden skewers, leaving small spaces between pieces.
- Grill kabobs for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness, or until desired doneness is reached. Venison is best served medium-rare to prevent drying out.
- Let kabobs rest for 3-5 minutes before serving with the mint yogurt sauce on the side.
Notes
- Venison is best served medium-rare to prevent it from becoming tough and dry.
- You can substitute venison with beef or lamb if game meat is unavailable.
- For extra flavor, add bell peppers, red onions, or mushrooms between the meat pieces on the skewers.
- The mint yogurt sauce can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
Keywords: venison kabobs, deer meat recipe, mint yogurt sauce, Indian spiced kabobs, game meat, grilling, camping recipes
