***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 MC formatted by Barb at Possum Kingdom using MC Buster 2.0g & SNT on 8/17/98 Downloaded from Ladies Home Journal Web Pages at http://www.lhj.com
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