Loin of Lamb Rubbed With Garlic and Cumin With Yogurt Sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cumin
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 2 lamb tender loins (2 pounds each)
- Salt
- 2 cups plain lowfat yogurt, drained for 30 minutes
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Make the sauce 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.
- 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.
olive oil, fresh cumin, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, ground black pepper, lamb tender loins, salt, yogurt, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/loin-of-lamb-rubbed-with-garlic-and-cumin-with-yogurt-sauce (may not work)