Moroccan Lamb Cutlets (M)

2 lamb racks, each with 8 cutlets, well trimmed of fat
and silverskin if wished
Salt, pepper and ground cumin to season
1 Tbsp each oil and lemon juice
Tomato and Couscous Salad
1 cup couscous
Few threads of saffron, (optional)
� cup diced plump apricots
� cup shelled pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
3 large tomatoes, blanched, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
� cup vinaigrette

Garnish
Olives, mint leaves, olive oil


Cut the lamb racks into cutlets. Season with the salt, pepper, ground
cumin, oil and lemon juice. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Pour 1 cup boiling water over the couscous and saffron. Stir and then
stand 10 minutes.

Fluff with a fork and then toss through the apricots, pistachio,
tomatoes, mint and vinaigrette and mix well.

Pan fry or grill the cutlets for about 2-3 minutes either side until
done. Serve cutlets with the couscous salad garnished with olives,
mint leaves and drizzled with olive oil.



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