Indian-spiced pork with raita
Indian-spiced pork with Raita
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 (1-pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 1 cup grated English cucumber
- 2/3 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash of ground red pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Preparation
- Squeeze moisture from cucumber.
- Preheat oven to 425°.
- Combine coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in a spice grinder, and process until finely ground.
- Brush canola oil over pork tenderloin. Rub with spice mixture. Place pork on a roasting rack in pan; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
- Roast pork at 425° for 15 minutes or until a probe thermometer registers 145° F.
- Combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon rind, 1/4 teaspoon salt, ground red pepper, and minced garlic.
- Let stand for 5 minutes; slice and serve with cucumber dressing.