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Millet is a quick-cooking whole grain with a light nutty flavour, which you may find in the natural foods section. You can use whole wheat couscous instead. Lamb is a great source of protein.Learn more about Protein
Ingredients
8
bamboo skewers (10-inch/25 cm)
8
1 cup
millet
250 mL
2 tsp
olive oil
10 mL
2 1/2 cups
water
625 mL
1/2 tsp
salt
2 mL
1/4 cup
chopped parsley
50 mL
2 tsp
ground cumin (optional)
10 mL
2 tsp
ground coriander or crushed coriander seeds (optional)
10 mL
1/4 tsp
salt
1 mL
Pinch
ground black pepper
Pinch
1 lb
boneless leg of lamb, fat trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch (4 cm) pieces, about 1- 1/2 lb (750 g) prior to trimming
500 g
24 (about 1 pint)
cherry tomatoes
24 (about 1 pint)
Directions
Place bamboo skewers in shallow dish and add water to cover; set aside to soak.
Put millet and oil in medium saucepan; stir over medium-high heat until lightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Add water and salt, and bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook until millet is tender and has absorbed all liquid, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in parsley. (Pilaf can stand for up to 30 minutes before serving.)
Meanwhile, preheat grill or broiler. In medium bowl, stir together cumin, coriander, salt and pepper; add lamb and toss until evenly coated with spice mixture. (If not using spices, season with salt and pepper.)
Divide lamb among 4 skewers. Divide cherry tomatoes among remaining 4 skewers.
Place lamb skewers on grill or under broiler. Cook, turning midway, until lamb has reached desired degree of doneness, about 8 minutes for medium-rare or 10 minutes for medium.
Add tomato skewers to grill or broiler during last 4 minutes of cooking time. Serve skewers on top of millet pilaf.
