Grilled Lamb with Garlic Raita

Name: Grilled Lamb with Garlic Raita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 lemon; 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.5 small onion; 3 garlic cloves; 3 tbsp fresh oregano; 5 lb leg of lamb; coarse salt; 1 carton plain yogurt (6 ounce); 0.25 cup sour cream; 6 garlic cloves; 2 tbsp mint; 0.5 tsp salt

Lamb, lemon and yogurt grilled for a South Asian raita.

55 min · Serves 8 · Medium

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min · 55 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In shallow dish, combine lemon juice, zest, olive oil, onion, garlic, and oregano. Add Lamb and turn to coat all over. Cover and refrigerate overnight, turning several times.
2
Grill over hot coals, turning several times and basting with the marinade, about 40 minutes. Serve thinly sliced with the Garlic Raita.
40 min
3
***Garlic Raita***. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Serve chilled. Makes 1 cup.