CHRISTMAS DELIGHT 4:PAN SEARED LAMB CHOPS WITH INDIAN MASALA

Ingredients:

250 - 300 gm lamb chops

For indian Masala:

1-2   tsp of cloves

1-2   tsp of cinnamon

1-2   tsp of black pepper

1-2   tsp of white pepper

1-2   tsp of fennel seeds

1-2   tsp of coriander seeds

1-2   tsp of copra

For the Lamb Chops:

5           gm butter

1 1/2      tsp masala

3-4        rosemary leaves, crushed

2-3        thyme leaves, crushed

2           cups lamb stock

1 1/2     Tbsp olive oil

Season with black pepper

Salt to taste

For Salad:

25 gm zucchini, thinly sliced

25 gm carrots, thinly sliced

25 gm capsicum, thinly sliced

25 gm fresh soya beans / beans

10-15 ml olive oil

1 tsp  honey

Season with salt and pepper

Directions:

In a bowl, add cloves, cinnamon, black pepper, white pepper, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, copra and mix all together.

In another bowl, put the indian masala, rosemary leaves, thyme leaves, olive oil and mix all together. Now add salt and pepper and marinate the lamb chops in this mixture.

On a hot pan, pan sear the lamb chops for 3-4 minutes on both sides till light brown and cover it.

Now, in the bowl with the marinade mixture, add the lamb stock and whisk together.

In another bowl, mix zucchini, carrots, red onions, capsicum, and fresh soya beans / beans and give all a toss.

Now, season it with salt, pepper,  olive oil and honey and mix all well.

Now add the lamb stock and indian masala sauce to the lamb chops. Add butter and cook for 1-2 minutes.

On a plate, place the salad in the centre and add the lamb chops onto the salad.