Lamb Cutlets With Minted Potato Salad Food

MINT CHUTNEY, BARBECUED LAMB & POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• First, make the chutney. Put all the ingredients with a good pinch of salt and a small splash of water in a minichopper or food processor and blitz to a chunky paste. Will keep in the fridge for two days.
• Use one-third of the chutney to marinate the lamb for at least a couple of hours, or up to 24 hrs before. To make the potato salad, boil the potatoes until just cooked, around 12-15 mins. When they've got about a minute left, add the peas. Drain and leave to cool. Toss the spring onions through the potatoes and peas, then dress with one-third of the chutney and the yogurt. Can be made a day ahead and chilled in the fridge. Take out 1 hr before serving.
• To cook the lamb, heat the barbecue until the coals are ashen. Grill the lamb, flesh-side down, for about 25 mins, then flip it over and cook on the fat side for about 15 mins until charred and sizzling. When the lamb is cooked to your liking, leave it to rest on a warm platter to catch the juices. To serve, carve the lamb into thick slices, again catching the juices. In a bowl, mix the cooking juices with the remaining chutney, and serve alongside the lamb.

LAMB CUTLETS WITH MINTED POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place lamb into a shallow ceramic dish. Combine oil, lemon rind, lemon juice and garlic in a jug. Whisk to combine. Pour over lamb. Turn to coat. Cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, if time permits.
• Make minted potato salad: Wash potatoes. Cut into 3cm cubes. Place into a large saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 15 minutes or until just tender. Drain. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Mix together onion, yoghurt, sour cream, mint, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add to potatoes. Stir gently to combine.
• Preheat barbecue plate on high heat until hot. Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook lamb for 3 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Serve lamb with potato salad and green salad leaves.

HERBED LAMB CUTLETS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the peppers, sweet potato, courgettes and onion on a large baking tray and drizzle over the oil. Season with lots of ground black pepper. Roast for 25 mins.
• Meanwhile, trim the lamb of as much fat as possible. Mix the herbs with a few twists of ground black pepper and pat all over the lamb.
• Take the vegetables out of the oven, turn over and push to one side of the tray. Place the cutlets on the hot tray and return to the oven for 10 mins.
• Turn the cutlets and cook for a further 10 mins or until the vegetables and lamb are tender and lightly charred. Mix everything on the tray and serve.

LAMB WITH WARM POTATO & OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling, lightly salted water for 10-12 mins, then drain and transfer to a baking sheet to cool.
• Now prepare the lamb. Mix the yogurt with the olive oil and some sea salt to taste. Rub the lamb loin with the yogurt mixture - make sure to cover all sides. Chill in the fridge for 1 hr.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat an ovenproof sauté pan and add the rapeseed oil. Sear the lamb on all sides until dark golden brown, then cook in the oven for 7-10 mins or until medium-rare. Remove and leave to rest for 5 mins.
• To finish the potato salad, cut the cooled potatoes into thick slices. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat, add the potato slices and fry for 10 mins or until golden brown. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl, mix with the olives, yogurt and vinegar, and add salt to taste. Serve warm with the sliced lamb loin and the leaves.

GRILLED MARINATED LAMB CUTLETS

Steps:

• Mix together the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, olive oil and chilli powder, then toss the cutlets in it. Cover and leave in a cool place for 2-3 hrs.
• When you are ready, heat the grill to high. Lift the cutlets out of the marinade and scrape what is left into a bowl. Mix the yogurt into the leftover marinade and add 1 tsp salt. Brush some of the mix over the cutlets on both sides and place on the grill tray - make sure it's about 5cm below the grill. Cook for 2-3 mins each side, brushing with additional yogurt mix when turning. The cutlets should be browned and just beginning to scorch. Serve with lemon wedges.