Yudhika Sujanani takes her culinary inspiration from Greece; the fresh aromatic Mediterranean flavours come alive in today’s Menu. She’s preparing Marinated Cumin & Ginger Lamb Chops, a side dish of Butter Beans with Feta & Herbs, a spicy tomato sauce and to finish off the meal a Cinnamon Halva Cake.
Ingredients
- 50ml sunflower oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 5ml coarse salt
- 5ml crushed ginger and garlic
- 5 – 10ml finely chopped green chilli
- 400g chopped tomatoes
- 5ml ground cumin
- 10ml ground coriander
- 10ml brown sugar
- 15ml white vinegar
Method
- Add the onion and salt, saute until light golden brown.
- Stir in the ginger, garlic and green chilli.
- Fry for a few seconds, add the tomatoes.
- Add the ground cumin and coriander.
- Simmer until the tomatoes soften and use the back of a wooden spoon to break down the lumps.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar into the sauce and add the vinegar.
- Simmer for a minute.