Beef Tikka with Pineapple Coconut Raita
Total Recipe Time: 30 minutes
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Raita:
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/8 teaspoon salt
Seasoning:
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Drain pineapple; reserve liquid. Combine pineapple with remaining raita ingredients in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
- Cut steaks into 1-1/2 inch pieces. Combine seasoning ingredients in large food-safe plastic bag. Add beef; toss to coat evenly. Thread beef onto eight 9-inch metal skewers, leaving space between pieces.
- Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 7 to 9 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.
- Remove kabobs to platter; drizzle with reserved pineapple liquid. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cilantro. Serve with Raita.
Cook'sTip
- Garam masala is available in the spice section of most supermarkets. If not available, substitute 1/2 teaspoon cumin and an additional 1/2 teaspoon curry powder.
Nutrition information per serving: 400 calories; 21 g fat (10 g saturated fat; 7 g monounsaturated fat); 108 mg cholesterol; 807 mg sodium; 17 g carbohydrate; 1.5 g fiber; 34 g protein; 5.2 mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 7.7 mcg vitamin B12; 4.5 mg iron; 51.6 mcg selenium; 12.1 mg zinc.This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron and zinc.