Indian-Style Beef Kebabs with Cilantro Sauce

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 bunch fresh cilantro (about 2 cups cilantro leaves)
• 1 small onion, peeled
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 small green chili pepper, trimmed and halved, with seeds
• 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
• 1 1/4  teaspoons  kosher salt
• 4  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 3  tablespoons  fresh lime juice
• 1/2  teaspoon  curry powder
• 1 1/2  pounds  rib-eye steak, cut into 24 one-inch chunks
• 1 medium red onion, peeled
• 1  cup  mango chutney
• 4 pieces naan bread (optional)

Preparation

Place the cilantro, small onion, garlic, chili, ginger, and salt with 3 tablespoons of the oil in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until a paste is formed. Transfer to a large bowl. Put 2 tablespoons of the paste in a small bowl and stir in the lime juice to make the cilantro sauce. Cover and set aside. Stir the curry powder into the rest of the paste. Add the steak and coat well. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes. Cut the red onion into 6 wedges and separate each wedge into 2 layers. Thread the beef and onion chunks onto eight 9-inch skewers. Brush a grill pan with the remaining oil. Preheat grill pan, then grill the kebabs for 8 to 10 minutes, turning the skewers every 2 minutes. Serve with the cilantro sauce, chutney, and naan, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

660 (59% from fat)

Fat:

44g (sat 14g)

Protein:

34mg

Carbohydrate:

34g

Fiber:

3g

Cholesterol:

107mg

Iron:

4mg

Sodium:

452mg

Calcium:

61mg