Sun Dial Restaurant Bar & View 210 Peachtree Street, (Atop The Westin), Peachtree Plaza Atlanta, GA Phone: 404-589-7506 Fax:404-654-8156   WELCOME|MENU|RECIPES|MAP Recipe 1 Recipe 2 Recipe 3 GRILLED LOIN OF LAMB WITH SWEET PEPPER & SAFFRON COUSCOUS & A CUCUMBER-MINT RAITA Ingredients for Marinade 2 Fresh Garlic Cloves 1 T Black Peppercorns 1/2 c Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 sprigs Fresh Thyme Ingredients for Raita 1 Ripe Tomato 1 European Cucumber 1 Red Onion 1 c Plain Yogurt 10 Fresh Mint Leaves 2 T Coriander Seeds 2 T Cardamom Seeds 2 T Cumin Seeds 2 T Black Peppercorns 1 Cinnamon Stick 1 t Whole Cloves 1 t Nutmeg Ingredients for Couscous 2 c Lebanese Couscous pinch Saffron Threads 1 Red Pepper Method Crush fresh garlic cloves & combine with peppercorns, olive oil & fresh thyme. Pour over lamb loins & let marinate for 12 hours. Method for Couscous Bring 3 cups of water to a boil & add saffron threads. Allow to steep for five minutes to infuse saffron flavor. Pour liquid over couscous & cover with plastic wrap. Allow to sit covered for 20 minutes. Place red pepper over open flame & char until skin is black. Place in small bowl & cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rest for 10 minutes, remove film & peel charred skin from pepper. Remove seeds & cut pepper into 1/4” dice. Remove cover from couscous & gently run a fork through to break up any lumps. Add diced peppers and salt & pepper to taste. Method for Raita Place coriander, cardamom, cumin, peppercorns cinnamon and cloves in a sauté pan & heat over medium flame until spices begin to release their aroma. Place toasted spices in a spice or coffee grinder & grind until a fine powder. Add grated nutmeg & reserve. Seed & dice both cucumber & tomato & place in mixing bowl. Dice onion & add to mixture. Add spices & combine well with yogurt. Finely chop mint & add to mixture. Season with salt & pepper to taste and allow to rest for at 1 hour in refrigerator. Season lamb with salt & pepper & grill to desired temperature. Allow to rest for three minutes & serve over couscous with raita. © 2004-2007 Feeding Frenzy, Inc™ All Rights Reserved. For a truly unforgettable dining experience, visit Sun Dial Restaurant Bar & View and remember to use your American Express Card.