Curried Beef Kabobs with Jade Sauce

Description
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Source:  Southern Living 2007 Cookoff Winner Party Starter category
 * Prep: 15 minutes + 10 minutes for sauce | Soak: 30 minutes | Grill: 6 minutes
 * Makes 12 servings and ⅔ cup of sauce

Ingredients

 * 12 x 6-inch skewers
 * 2 tbsp peanut oil
 * 1¼ tsp garam masala
 * 1¼ tsp roasted garlic and sea salt
 * ¾ tsp curry powder
 * ½ tsp peppercorn melange
 * ¼ tsp cumin
 * 1½ lb flat iron steak cut into 1-inch pieces
 * jade sauce
 * ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
 * garnish: fresh cilantro sprigs, fresh mint sprigs

Jade sauce

 * ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
 * ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
 * 2 tbsp chopped green onions
 * ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
 * 1 tsp grated lime rind
 * 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
 * 2 tsp seeded and minced jalapeno pepper
 * 2 tsp honey
 * 1 tsp minced garlic
 * ¼ tsp salt

Directions

 * 1) Soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes.
 * 2) Preheat grill to 350°F to 400°F (medium high).
 * 3) Whisk together peanut oil and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl until blended.
 * 4) Add steak pieces, and toss to coat.
 * 5) Thread beef onto skewers.
 * 6) Grill beef, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat 3 minutes each side.
 * 7) Place skewers on serving platter, and drizzle with jade sauce.
 * 8) Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
 * 9) Garnish, if desired.

Jade sauce

 * 1) Process all ingredients in food processor 10 seconds or until thoroughly blended, stopping to scrape sides as needed.