Spicy Curry Sirloin Lamb Steaks With Cucumber Raita

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Spicy Curry Sirloin Lamb Steaks With Cucumber Raita

Recipe By : http://www.lhj.com
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ladies Home Journal Lamb

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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***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
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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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