Beef Kabobs with Pineapple Coconut Raita Kabobs

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Servings
   Serves 4

Prep Time
   15 minutes

Cook Time
   10 minutes

Cooking Methods
   Grilling
   Broiling

Beef Type
   Chuck

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Raita

• 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Seasoning

• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• 1/2 tsp. 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 sealable plastic bag; add beef, tossing to coat evenly. Thread beef onto eight 9-inch metal skewers, leaving space bewteen 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 Tbsp. cilantro.

Serve with raita.

Tips from Our Cook

Garam masala is available in the spice section of most supermarkets. If not available, substitute 1/2 tsp. cumin and an additional 1/2 tsp. curry powder.

Nutritional Information

Nutrition info per serving: 377 calories; 36g protein; 18g carbohydrates; 18g fat; 805mg sodium; 78mg cholesterol; 5.3mg niacin; 0.6mg vitamin B6; 4.7mcg vitamin B12; 4.7mg iron; 12mg zinc