Lamb Steak with Cauliflower Rice and Almonds
The lamb steak with cauliflower rice and almonds from Spoonsparrow is perfect for low‑carb fans who also enjoy a gourmet culinary excursion.
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp Garam Masala
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 lamb chops (150 g each)
- 30 dried Berberis berries (2 tbsp)
- 600 g cauliflower florets
- 1 Shallot
- 20 g ginger root
- 1 small handful curry leaves
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp black cumin seeds
- Salt
- Pepper
- 80 g roasted almond kernels
- 150 g Greek yogurt
- 1 handful coriander (5 g)
- 1 Organic Lime
Instructions
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1.
For the meat, peel and finely chop 2 cloves of garlic, mix with Garam Masala and 1 tbsp oil. Pat lamb chops dry. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan; sear chops on both sides for 3–4 minutes over medium heat. Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 160 °C (fan 140 °C) for 15–20 minutes.
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2.
Soak Berberis berries in water. Wash cauliflower and pulse in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Peel and finely chop shallot, ginger, and remaining garlic.
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3.
Heat the rest of the oil in a pan. Sauté shallot, ginger, and garlic for 3 minutes over medium heat. Rinse curry leaves, pat dry, add to pan with cauliflower crumbs and cook for 5 minutes while stirring. Season with turmeric, black cumin, salt, and pepper. Drain Berberis berries and fold into the cauliflower rice along with almonds.
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4.
Remove lamb from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Plate cauliflower rice, slice lamb chops into pieces, and arrange on top. Spoon Greek yogurt onto a small bowl and serve alongside. Peel lime hot and cut into wedges. Rinse coriander, pat dry, tear leaves, and sprinkle over lamb. Serve with lime wedges.