Spicy Garlic Lamb With Cucumber Raita

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 9
Spicy Garlic Lamb with Cucumber Raita recipe
in Lamb

Prep

30 min

Cook

14 min

Ready In

44 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 about 1 1/2 pounds kirby cucumbers
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves , chopped
1 1/2 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 1/2 lbs boneless butterflied leg of lamb , trimmed
mint sprig , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
540
Sugar
7g
Fat
32g
This Spicy Garlic Lamb with Cucumber Raita dish is a mouth-watering combination of spicy and tangy flavors that will satisfy your taste buds while providing essential nutrients to your body. Garlic is known to have excellent antioxidant properties, while the lamb's protein helps build and repair body tissues. The cucumber raita is a perfect complement to the lamb's richness as it provides a balancing, refreshing, and cooling effect. Try this recipe for a delicious and nutritious meal that will leave you craving for more.

Instructions

1.Cut the cucumbers lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Cut them into small pieces and sprinkle salt over them.
2.In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt, mint leaves, and sugar until well combined.
3.In a small pan, heat the fennel seed, mustard seed, and cumin seed until the mustard seeds start to pop.
4.Grind the heated spices in a spice grinder along with salt, black peppercorn, thyme leaves, cloves, and garlic.
5.Combine the ground spice mixture and lemon juice in a small bowl.
6.Preheat grill to high.
7.Brush lamb with the spice mixture and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, depending on the thickness, or until it is cooked to your liking.
8.Serve with cucumbers and mint sprigs on top.

PROS

The Spicy Garlic Lamb with Cucumber Raita is easy and quick to make.
Every bite is packed with flavor and protein.

CONS

Lamb can be a relatively expensive meat option for some people, and the dish’s spicy nature might not be suited for everyone’s taste buds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lamb provides an excellent source of protein, several essential vitamins, and minerals such as iron and zinc. The cucumber raita is a light and refreshing addition that provides cooling properties and aids in digestion.

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