Bombay Lamb With Lentils and Banana Raita

Latchy's Note:

These a very tasty lamb chops with a raita which is different. Prep time does not take in the marinading time.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground aniseed
• 1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 8 lamb loin chops (1kg)
• 1 cup red lentil , rinsed
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed

Banana Raita

• 30 g butter
• 3 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 medium bananas , sliced thickly
• 1 ½ cups yogurt

Directions:

1. Combine the spices and oil in a large bowl and add the lamb, mix well.
2. Cover and refrigerate for about 3 hours or overnight.
3. Combine the lentils, stock and garlic in a medium pan, bring to the boil and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until the lentils are tender.
4. Cook the lamb in batches in a large heated oiled pan until browned both sides and cooked to your liking.
5. Banana Raita: Melt butter and sugar in a medium pan and cook the banana slices until browned lightly and soft.
6. Combine the bananas with the yogurt in a medium bowl.
7. Serve lamb and lentils with the banana raita.

Reviews

[Stella Mae]

This is a very good dish, Latchy. I added a dash of salt, but other than that I followed the directions exactly. I'll be serving this one again, thanks.