Beef Tikka with Pineapple Coconut Raita
Wow your dinner guests with this Indian-style kabob recipe. Seasoned steak is grilled and paired with a fresh herb and yogurt-pineapple sauce.
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients: 12
Ingredients
Raita:
Seasoning:
Preparation
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Step 1
Drain pineapple; reserve liquid. Combine pineapple with remaining raita ingredients in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
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Step 2
Cut beef Flat Iron Seaks 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.
Cooking Tip: 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.
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Step 3
Place kabobs on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 7 to 9 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness (145°F), turning occasionally.
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Step 4
Remove kabobs to platter; drizzle with reserved pineapple liquid. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cilantro. Serve with raita.
Nutrition Information
400 Calories
10g SAT FAT
34g PROTEIN
4.5 mg IRON
12.1 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 400 Calories; 189 Calories from fat; 21g Total Fat (10 g Saturated Fat; 7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 108 mg Cholesterol; 807 mg Sodium; 17 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.5 g Dietary Fiber; 34 g Protein; 4.5 mg Iron; 5.2 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 7.7 mcg Vitamin B12; 12.1 mg Zinc; 51.6 mcg Selenium.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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