Currant and coriander lamb cutlets with tahini beetroot

Prep
15m
Cook
15m
serves
4
Currant and coriander lamb cutlets with tahini beetroot
Currant and coriander lamb cutlets with tahini beetroot
Currant and coriander lamb cutlets with tahini beetroot
Who would have thought you could make something this good out of mostly things in your pantry?

Ingredients (12)

  • 3 x 450g cans beetroot wedges, drained
  • 3 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup (70g) tahini
  • 2 tbs currants
  • 2 tsp coriander seeds, toasted
  • Pinch dried chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
  • 12 Frenched lamb cutlets (ask your butcher to do this)
  • 2 1/2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • 2 zucchini, thinly sliced
  • Coriander sprigs, to serve

Method

  • 1.
    Place beetroot, 11/2 tsp cumin seeds and tahini in a blender and whiz until smooth. Transfer beetroot mixture to a small saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until warm. Cover and remove from heat until needed.
  • 2.
    Place currants in a heatproof bowl, cover with boiling water and stand for 5 minutes to soften. Drain, then toss currants and a pinch of salt flakes in a bowl and set aside.
  • 3.
    Meanwhile, using a mortar and pestle, pound coriander seeds, chilli flakes and remaining 2 tsp cumin seeds until coarsely ground. Stir through sesame seed and set aside.
  • 4.
    Heat a chargrill pan or barbecue to high heat. Rub lamb with 2 tbs oil and place on grill. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 3 minutes, then turn and cook for a further 21/2 minutes for medium-rare, or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and set aside, loosely covered with foil, for 5 minutes to rest.
  • 5.
    Meanwhile, toss lemon juice, zucchini and remaining 2 tsp oil in a bowl.
  • 6.
    When ready to serve, reheat beetroot mixture over low heat until warm.
  • 7.
    To serve, spread warmed beetroot mixture over serving plates and top with zucchini mixture and lamb. Scatter over spice mixture and currants, and top with coriander.
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