Recipe

Tikka masala lamb with cucumber salad

Feb 27, 2013 1:00pm
  • 10 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Tikka masala lamb with cucumber salad
  • 4 lamb shoulder chops
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon tikka masala curry paste
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander
  • 1 cup low-fat greek-style natural yogurt
  • 2 lebanese cucumbers, cut into ribbons
  • 2 400 g cans chickpeas, drained
  • 1 small red onion, halved, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

Method

Tikka masala lamb with cucumber salad
  • 1
    Place lamb in a single layer on a baking tray. Combine half the oil, curry paste and 1 tablespoon of the coriander in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Spread marinade over both sides of lamb. Stand for 5 minutes to marinate.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, place 1 tablespoon of the remaining coriander in another small bowl. Add yogurt. Season. Stir to combine.
  • 3
    Combine remaining coriander, cucumber, chickpeas, onion, vinegar and remaining oil in a bowl. Season.
  • 4
    Heat a char-grill or barbecue to moderately high. Cook lamb for 4 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Serve lamb with yogurt mixture and cucumber salad.

Notes

Use a vegetable peeler to cut cucumber into long thin ribbons.

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