Garam Masala Grilled Strip Loin
- Level: Easy
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 30 min
- Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients
One 10-ounce strip loin steak
2 tablespoons Garam Masala, recipe follows
A pinch of salt
A pinch of pepper
Oil, for the grill
Garam Masala:
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon mixed peppercorns
6 green cardamom pods
5 brown cardamom pods
6 cloves
Two 2-inch pieces cinnamon stick
Directions
- Rub the steak with the Garam Masala until completely coated. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat, and then oil it. Grill the steak for 4 to 6 minutes on one side, and then flip and continue to cook until medium-rare, 3 to 4 more minutes. Let rest, and then slice.
Garam Masala:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Put the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves and cinnamon sticks on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until they are aromatic, 15 to 20 minutes. Grind to a powder in an electric spice grinder. Store in an airtight jar.
