CHERMOULA LAMB CUTLETS WITH TZATZIKI DRESSING

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CHERMOULA LAMB CUTLETS WITH TZATZIKI DRESSING

INGREDIENTS

  • 32 individual French-trimmed lamb cutlets
  • fresh coriander and steamed asparagus, to serve

For the chermoula marinade:

  • 3 garlic cloves
  • small knob fresh root ginger, peeled
  • 100ml lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
  • 100ml olive oil
  • 1T each honey, cumin, paprika, turmeric and cinnamon
  • 1t hot chilli powder
  • zest from 1 orange
  • handful coriander, chopped

For the tzatziki dressing:

  • 500ml plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cucumber, grated and strained
  • 1T mustard
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely grated
  • salt and pepper

METHOD

1. To make the chermoula marinade: mix the ingredients in a blender. Generously rub onto the lamb cutlets and allow to marinate overnight.
2. To make the tzatziki dressing: mix the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and place in the fridge until ready to serve.
3. Braai the lamb until done to your liking and serve, garnished with fresh coriander, with the tzatziki dressing and steamed asparagus.

This recipe serves 8.