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·Spicy Garlic Lamb with Cucumber Raita
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Prepare Cucumber Raita: With vegetable peeler, remove several strips of peel from each cucumber. Cut each cucumber lengthwise in half; scoop out seeds. Cut each half lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces. In medium bowl, toss cucumbers with 1/4 teaspoon salt; let stand 10 minutes. With hand, press cucumbers to remove as much liquid as possible; drain off liquid. Stir in yogurt, mint, sugar, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve or up to 6 hours. Makes about 4 cups.

Ingredients for this step (8 servings)

  • 6about 1 1/2 pounds kirby cucumbers
  • 1tspsalt
  • 473.18mlplain low-fat yogurt
  • 118.29mlloosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1.5tspsugar
  • 1tbspfennel seed
  • 1tbspmustard seeds
  • 1tbspcumin seed
  • 2tspsalt
  • mint sprig, for garnish