Tandoori Rabbit

[halight]

Rabbit
4 rabbit fillets (from the saddle)
Marinade
500ml natural yogurt
1 large red chilli finely chopped
1 large green chilli, finely chopped
2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
3 tbsp tomato paste
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
5 cm ginger, peeled and chopped
3 tablespoon coriander finely chopped
3 teaspoon honey
1 tsp maldon salt
Cucumber Raita
1 cucumber, washed and grated
250ml yogurt
3 tablespoon chopped mint
1 pinch of chilli powder
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon honey
Salt
To Serve
Pilaf or boiled rice ( see recipe)
Naan bread or Papadums
Method
Tandoori marinade:Place all the ingredients in a bowl large enough to hold the rabbit fillets, and mix it together well. Place the fillets in the marinade and coat it well. Cover the bowl and store in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 2 hours.
Cucumber Raita:Grate the unpeeled cucumber on the coarsely and drain on absorbent paper. Mix with the remaining ingredients and season. Place the raita in a bowl and refrigerate it until ready to use.
To Cook:Preheat a grill to its highest temperature, or prepare a BBQ so that is moderately hot.
Place the rabbit on the BBQ or under the grill and cook it for 7-8 minutes on each side. The rabbit is cooked when pierced with a fork its juices run clear or Grill. Remove the rabbit from the heat and keep warm until ready to serve.
To Serve:Accompany the rabbit fillets with pilaf or boiled rice, cucumber raiti and naan bread or papadums.

[bunideath]

Hi, a very big thankyou for this recipie, the wife & me had it for tea & really enjoyed it, will definitely have it again. On the strength of this we are going to try out some of your other recipies. Once again THANKYOU.
Cheers.

[halight]

Cheers mate Glad that you liked it!

[wafu]

halal is it meat your looking forl

[LFinch]

Sounds gorgeous, definately going to be giving this a go!