***CUCUMBER RAITA*** 8 ounces plain yogurt — low fat
1/3 cup cucumber — peeled, seeded and
— diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
***CURRY RUB*** 2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper — up to 1/2
generous pinch nutmeg ****** 4 bone-in lamb steaks — (1/2-inch-thick)
1. Heat grill.
2. Make Cucumber Raita: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and ref rigerate 30 minutes.
3. Make Curry Rub: Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Generously press ru b over both sides of steaks.
4. Grill steaks over medium-hot heat 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Serve with Cucumber Raita. Makes 4 servings.
The fastest way to savor lamb is grilling–it takes less than ten minutes. Fra grant spices are rubbed on the meat before cooking. Raita, a traditional yogur t-mint sauce, is served as a condiment.
Prep time: 15 minutes plus chilling Grilling time: 4 to 6 minutes Degree of dif ficulty: easy
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