Tandoori Style Grilled Meat Or Shrimp Recipes

Steps:

• Heat ungreased 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Place all garam masaala ingredients in skillet; roast 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until seeds crackle, spices turn one shade darker and the mixture has a nutty, sweet aroma. Transfer to a bowl; cool 3 to 5 minutes.
• Place roasted spice blend in spice grinder. Grind until mixture looks like the texture of finely ground pepper. Store in airtight jar at room temperature for up to 1 month; beyond that, it will start to lose its full flavor. Makes 1/4 cup spice blend; use 1 teaspoon for this recipe.
• In medium bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of the garam masaala and all remaining shrimp ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.
• Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Thread 4 shrimp on each of four 10-inch bamboo or metal skewers, leaving space between each shrimp. Cover and grill over high heat 3 to 5 minutes, turning once, until shrimp are pink and firm.

Steps:

• Shell and devein the shrimp, leaving the tail part on. Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry on towels.
• Combine all the ingredients of the marinade in a large ceramic bowl. Add the shrimp and toss well. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
• Light and prepare a covered charcoal grill until white ash covers the coals and the heat subdues to a moderately hot level. Scatter presoaked grapevine cuttings over the coals. Lightly brush the racks with oil.
• Thread the shrimp alternating with the onions on long thin metal skewers. Brush the shrimp with oil. Place the skewers on the rack. Barbecue, turning them two or three times, until the shrimp are opaque (about six minutes). Slide the shrimp along with the onions off the skewers onto a heated platter. Garnish with lemon slices and coriander sprigs.

Steps:

• In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, or a blender, combine the garlic, turmeric, salt, red pepper flakes, and yogurt.
• Blend well and place in a glass bowl until ready to use.
• One hour before grilling, place the shrimp into the yogurt marinade.
• Soak wooden skewers in warm water to prevent burning.
• Place the shrimp on the skewers.
• Grill, 4 to 6 inches from source of heat, on a rack that you have lightly coated with cooking spray for one minute.
• Carefully turn and grill until shrimp are cooked through, another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Place shrimp on platter and serve immediately.