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MARINATED LAMB WITH SPICY EGGPLANT SALAD

From Bill’s Open Kitchen by Bill Granger

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

· 1 teaspoon paprika

· 1/2 teaspoon cumin

· 2 garlic cloves, crushed

· 2 tablespoons olive oil

· 4 x 200 g (7 oz) lamb backstraps

· sea salt

· freshly ground black pepper

TO SERVE

· spicy eggplant salad (below)

· coriander (cilantro) sprigs

· plain yoghurt

DIRECTIONS

Place the paprika, cumin, garlic and olive oil in a bowl and stir to combine. Trim the lamb of any excess fat and sinew then coat with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 2 hours, bringing to room temperature in the last 30 minutes.

Heat a frying pan over a high heat. Season the lamb with salt and pepper and cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side.

Transfer the lamb to a plate, cover with foil and keep in a war