Spicy Cumin Kebabs

Directions

1. 1
   You will need a charcoal or gas grill, 12 to 15 small bamboo or metal skewers, and a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
2. 2
   Preheat grill.
3. 3
   If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove excess fat from the meat.
5. 5
   Cut lamb into small chunks, 1/2-inch across or less.
6. 6
   Thread them onto skewers, without packing them too tightly together.
7. 7
   Grind or pound together the cumin, cayenne, and black pepper to a blended powder.
8. 8
   Using your hands, rub spice mixture onto the skewered meat.
9. 9
   Grill lamb for 5 to 8 minutes over hot coals.
10. 10
    Halfway through the cooking, sprinkle the kebabs with a little salt.