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Goan masala lamb with kachumber salad

Serves 4



¼ tsp   black peppercorns, dry roasted
1 tsp   cumin seeds, dry roasted
2 tsp   coriander seeds, dry roasted
1 tsp   each ground turmeric and garam masala
¼ tsp   ground cloves
3   cloves of garlic, crushed
2 tsp   grated ginger
1   fresh long green chilli, seeded and finely chopped
1 tsp   muscovado sugar
1 tbsp   tamarind purée
¼ cup   coconut milk
1   lime, juiced
4   lamb backstraps(about 250gm each), trimmed
To serve:   char-grilled parathas or chapatis
Kachumber salad
¼ tsp   ground cumin
Pinch   chilli powder
1 tbsp   lime juice, or to taste
1 tbsp   vegetable oil
2   vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1   small Lebanese cucumber, halved lengthways, thinly sliced diagonally
½   small Spanish onion, very thinly sliced
¼ cup   coriander leaves, torn
¼ tsp   black mustard seeds


1 Place peppercorns, cumin and coriander seeds in a mortar and, using a pestle, grind finely. Process ground spices and all ingredients except lamb in a food processor until a smooth paste forms, then pour over lamb in a flat ceramic or glass dish, stirring to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2 For kachumber salad, place cumin, chilli, lime juice and oil in a bowl, season to taste and combine. Place tomatoes, cucumber, onion and coriander in a bowl. Just before serving, add dressing and mustard seeds and combine.
3 Remove lamb from marinade, leaving some marinade on fillets. Season to taste with salt, then char-grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. Leave covered in a warm place for 5 minutes, then slice.
4 Serve lamb with kachumber salad and parathas or chapatis passed separately.


RECIPE Andy Harris PHOTOGRAPHY Chris Court STYLING Andy Harris


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