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Loin of Lamb Rubbed With Garlic and Cumin With Yogurt Sauce

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Loin of Lamb Rubbed With Garlic and Cumin With Yogurt Sauce

  • TOTAL TIME: 0 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 8

Ingredients

  • Lamb
    1. Loin of lamb
    2. 3 tablespoons olive oil
    3. 2 tablespoons fresh cumin
    4. 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
    5. 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    6. 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
    7. 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
    8. 2 lamb tender loins (2 pounds each)
    9. Salt
  • Yogurt Sauce
    1. 2 cups plain lowfat yogurt, drained for 30 minutes
    2. 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
    3. 2 garlic cloves, minced
    4. 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
    5. 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
    6. Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

  1. MAKE THE LAMB: Place oil, cumin, garlic, lime juice, cilantro and black pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a large shallow baking dish, add tenderloins and rub completely with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours. Remove from marinade and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium rare.
  2. MAKE THE SAUCE: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Let stand at least 1/2 hour before serving. Serve with the grilled lamb.

Serve With

Grilled Lemons and Pita

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