Lamb Cutlets Marinated with Spiced Dates and Sultanas

Indian-inspired marinated lamb cutlets served with a refreshing green chutney and crunchy kachumber salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 621.6 kcals 2486.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 30.6 grams 122.4 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.4 grams
Protein 35.7 grams 142.8 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
75
ml
Strained Yoghurt
approximately 5 tbsp
50
g
Clarified Butter
for drizzling
Fruits
80
g
Dates
fresh
65
g
Liquids
1
squeeze
0.5
piece
Lime Juice
juice only
Meat
8
piece
NutsSeeds
10
g
0.5
tsp
Cardamom
ground
1
tsp
Cumin
mixed 50:50 with black cumin powder
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
handful
1
handful
0.25
tsp
0.5
tsp
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
to taste
Vegetables
30
g
Ginger
fresh root
1
piece
30
g
Brown Onion
roughly chopped
1
piece
Carrot
cut into 1cm dice
0.25
piece
Cucumber
peeled, cut into 1cm dice
6
piece
1
piece
Banana Shallot
cut into rings
1
piece
Tomato
chopped, seeds removed

Steps

  • Blend dates, sultanas, ginger, garlic, chilli, cardamom, lemon juice, cumin, onion, and yoghurt until smooth.
  • Place lamb cutlets in a dish with lime juice, garlic and ginger paste, and salt.
  • Stir double cream into the blended date mixture and pour over the lamb.
  • Cover and marinate in the fridge overnight, then bring to room temperature before cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C and heat the grill to high.
  • Skewer the cutlets and grill for one minute per side over a roasting tray.
  • Roast in the oven at 220°C for 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Drizzle with clarified butter, rest, and sprinkle with chaat masala and cardamom.
  • Blend mint, coriander, chilli paste, salts, masala, and lime juice, then fold in yoghurt for chutney.
  • Combine the diced vegetables and dress with lemon juice, oil, and coriander to make salad.
  • Serve the roasted lamb cutlets with the salad and green chutney.