Ingredients

  • 8 ounces plain yogurt, low fat
  • 14 cup cucumber, unpeeled and coarsely shredded
  • 1 tablespoon sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, snipped
  • 14 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut 1 inch thick
  • 12 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • fresh mint leaves (optional)

Method

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • In a small bowl stir together well the yogurt, cucumber, onion, snipped mint, and sugar.
  • Season with salt and pepper as needed and set aside.
  • Trim all visible fat from meat and sprinkle with lemon pepper seasoning.
  • On a unheated broiler pan place meat and broil 3 to 4 inches from heat.
  • For medium rare (145 degrees F) broil 15 to 17 minutes and for medium (160 degrees F) allow 20 to 22 minutes.
  • Turn meat over half way thru broiling time.
  • Place steak of serving tray and slice against the grain into thin slices.
  • Garnish steak with mint leaves if desired and serve with raita.