Mutton Tikka in the Oven: No Tandoor Needed
Smoky, juicy mutton tikka from a home oven. A curd marinade, a very hot oven and a quick char under the grill.
Raw materials
Boneless cubes cook quickly and take the marinade well.
Ingredients
Method
Marinate well, cook hot, and rest before serving.
- 01Get set
Take the mutton out of the fridge 15 minutes before cooking. Do not wash it: Meatigo mutton is cleaned and ready to cook from pack to pan. Cut the mutton into 3 cm cubes.
- 02Marinate
Mix all the marinade ingredients, coat the mutton and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- 03Heat the oven
Heat the oven to 220 °C with a rack in the upper third. Thread the cubes on skewers or lay them on a lined tray with a gap between each.
- 04Roast
Roast for 15 to 18 minutes, turning once, until the edges brown.
- 05Char
Switch to the grill for 2 to 3 minutes for a smoky edge. Brush with a little oil or butter.
- 06Rest and serve
Rest for 3 minutes and serve with onion rings, chutney and lemon.
Questions
How do I stop the tikka drying out?+
Do not overcook. Pull it when the cubes are just cooked through and rest them.
Can I use an air fryer?+
Yes. Cook at 200 °C for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once.