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MEAT

Lamb chops Methi chicken

A GREAT DINNER PARTY FAVOURITE, THESE SUPREMELY TENDER AND with sweetcorn
SUCCULENT LAMB CHOPS WILL IMPRESS FRIENDS AND FAMILY
CHICKEN AND FENUGREEK LEAVES ARE A PERFECT COMBINATION

Preparation time: 10 minutes 1 tbsp fresh crushed garlic Preparation time: 15 minutes 2 tsp fresh chopped ginger
Marination time: 2-3 hours 1 tbsp fresh crushed ginger Cooking time: 30 minutes 2 onions sliced
Cooking time: 30-40 minutes depending 1 tbsp tomato purée Serves 4-6 1 small bunch fenugreek leaves (methi)
on the size of the lamb 2 tbsp vinegar or wine or yoghurt washed and chopped
Serves 2-3 2 tbsp cooking oil 1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt You will need: 2 small tomatoes chopped
You will need: 1 tbsp fresh crushed green chillies 1 chicken approximately 1kg cut in pieces 1 can sweetcorn
½ tsp garam masala
Freshly chopped coriander to garnish
1 cup plain yoghurt
300g lamb chops 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp cream
1 tsp red chilli powder Freshly chopped coriander to garnish
2 tsp chopped garlic
Method
1 Wash the lamb chops. Method
1 Marinate the chicken in the yoghurt, salt, red chilli powder, ½ tsp garlic and the ginger for 2 hours.
2 Make a paste with the rest of ingredients including the oil. Taste for salt and chilli
and adjust accordingly. 2 In the meantime, braise the sliced onions, until brown. Add the chopped fenugreek leaves and fry
together for 2-3 minutes.
3 Smear this paste over the lamb chops and leave to marinate for 2-3 hours.
3 Add the rest of the garlic and ginger, a pinch of turmeric powder and mix well. Add the chopped
4 Shallow fry in a non-stick frying pan – alternatively, they can be barbecued. tomatoes and cook for a further 3-5 minutes.

5 Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with chips. 4 Add the marinated chicken. Mix well and allow to cook until the excess water has evaporated. Add
the sweetcorn and mix. Taste and adjust salt and chilli. Simmer for 10 minutes.

5 Finally add the garam masala and cream. Cook for a further 5 minutes. Garnish with the coriander
and serve with boiled rice or rotis.

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