Crying Tiger Indian Spiced Beef Skewers
Beef cubes marinated in cumin, coriander, and chili, grilled on skewers and paired with a cilantro‑lime chutney.

Total
1h 5m
Prep
40 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 600 g Beef sirloin, cut into 1‑inch cubes
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- ½ tsp Red chili powder
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt (full‑fat)
- 1 small Green chili, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp Salt (for chutney)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl combine beef cubes, olive oil, cumin, coriander, chili powder, garlic, ginger, and ½ tsp salt; toss to coat and let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- 2
Thread the marinated beef onto metal or soaked wooden skewers, leaving a little space between pieces.
- 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium‑high heat; cook the skewers 4‑5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 71 °C (160 °F).
- 4
While the beef grills, make the cilantro‑lime chutney: blend cilantro, lime juice, Greek yogurt, green chili, and ¼ tsp salt in a food processor until smooth; adjust seasoning if needed.
- 5
Serve the hot skewers drizzled with the chutney and garnish with extra cilantro leaves.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
280
14% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
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