Bahraini Tikka Loomi (Black-Lime & Yogurt Marinated Charred Beef Skewers) – Authentic Bahrain Recipe

Ingredients for Bahraini Tikka Loomi (Black-Lime & Yogurt Marinated Charred Beef Skewers) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bite-sized beef sirloin cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups blistered green chilies and tomatoes, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup warm khubz flatbread and hummus
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with finely ground black lime (loomi) powder
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Bahrain seasoning (yogurt, garlic, black pepper)
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Whisk together finely ground black lime (loomi) powder, yogurt, garlic, black pepper, cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Bahrain marinade.
2. Coat bite-sized beef sirloin cubes and blistered green chilies and tomatoes thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
3. Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
4. Sear bite-sized beef sirloin cubes and blistered green chilies and tomatoes for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
5. Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with warm khubz flatbread and hummus, and serve immediately.