***CUCUMBER RAITA*** 8 ounces plain yogurt -- low fat

1/3 cup cucumber -- peeled, seeded and

-- diced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon mayonnaise

2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon minced garlic

***CURRY RUB*** 2 tablespoons curry powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper -- up to 1/2

generous pinch nutmeg ****** 4 bone-in lamb steaks -- (1/2-inch-thick)

1. Heat grill.

2. Make Cucumber Raita: Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Cover and ref rigerate 30 minutes.

3. Make Curry Rub: Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Generously press ru b over both sides of steaks.

4. Grill steaks over medium-hot heat 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Serve with Cucumber Raita. Makes 4 servings.

The fastest way to savor lamb is grilling--it takes less than ten minutes. Fra grant spices are rubbed on the meat before cooking. Raita, a traditional yogur t-mint sauce, is served as a condiment.

Prep time: 15 minutes plus chilling Grilling time: 4 to 6 minutes Degree of dif ficulty: easy