Loin of Lamb Rubbed With Garlic and Cumin With Yogurt Sauce

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. Make the sauce Place oil, cumin, garlic, lime juice, cilantro and black pepper in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour mixture into a large shallow baking dish, add tenderloins and rub completely with the marinade.
3. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
4. Remove from marinade and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium rare.
6. Make the sauce Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
7. Let stand at least 1/2 hour before serving.
8. Serve with the grilled lamb.