Preparation time: 20 minutes, plus atleast 15-20 minutes marinating time

Cooking time: 7-10 minutes

Serves 4-6

Calories: 240-160 per portion

Ingredients:

25g/1oz root ginger, peeled and ground to a paste

1 tsp garlic powder or puree

450g/1lb boned leg or shoulder of lamb, cut into thin 2.5 cm/1 inch lengths

1 1/2 tsp chilli powder

2 tbsp vinegar

1tsp freshly ground black pepper

salt to taste

juice of one lemon

a little oil

Procedure:

Mix the ginger and garlic with the meat in a large bowl. Sprinkle with chilli powder, vinegar, pepper and salt to taste. Mix well to coat the meat with all the spices. Add the lemon juice, cover and set aside for atleast 15-20 minutes to marinate. For a better result leave to marinate for 3-4 hours or overnight. Before cooking, stir the marinate ingredients again, then thread the pieces of meat on to the skewers. Place the kebabs in a flameproof tray and cook under a moderate grill for 4-5 minutes on each side, brushing them with a little oil occasionally.