Spicy Garlic Lamb With Cucumber Raita Recipe

Name: Spicy Garlic Lamb With Cucumber Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 about 1 1/2 pounds kirby cucumbers; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt; ½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon fennel seed; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 3 whole cloves; 3 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 3 12 lbs boneless butterflied leg of lamb, trimmed; mint sprig, for garnish

Servings: persons

6 about 1 1/2 pounds kirby cucumbers
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon fennel seed
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3 whole cloves
3 garlic cloves, crushed with garlic press
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 12 lbs boneless butterflied leg of lamb, trimmed
mint sprig, for garnish

1
Prepare Cucumber Raita: With vegetable peeler, remove several strips of peel from each cucumber.
2
Cut each cucumber lengthwise in half; scoop out seeds.
3
Cut each half lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.
4
In medium bowl, toss cucumbers with 1/4 teaspoon salt; let stand 10 minutes.
5
With hand, press cucumbers to remove as much liquid as possible; drain off liquid.
6
Stir in yogurt, mint, sugar, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
7
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve or up to 6 hours.
8
Prepare Spiced Lamb: In spice grinder or coffee grinder, blend fennel, mustard, cumin, salt, peppercorns, thyme, and cloves until finely ground.
9
In small bowl, mix garlic and lemon juice with ground spices until blended.
10
Rub spice mixture over both sides of lamb.
11
Place lamb on hot grill rack over medium-low heat; cook 25 minutes for medium-rare or until desired doneness, turning lamb over once.
12
Thickness of butterflied lamb will vary throughout; cut off sections of lamb as they are cooked and place on cutting board.
13
Thinly slice lamb and arrange on platter; garnish with mint sprigs.
14
Serve with Cucumber Raita.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 about 1 1/2 pounds kirby cucumbers, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 cups plain low-fat yogurt, ½ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Garlic Lamb With Cucumber Raita falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Garlic Lamb With Cucumber Raita

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