Name: Lamb roll
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon chilli flakes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 500 gram lamb fillets; 50 gram baby rocket leaves; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1/4 cup yoghurt; 4 pieces lebanese bread; toothpicks

Lamb roll

Serves 8

Prep

15M

Cook

10M

Total

25M

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon chilli flakes

1/4 cup olive oil

500 gram lamb fillets

50 gram baby rocket leaves

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/4 cup yoghurt

4 pieces lebanese bread

toothpicks

Method

1.In a small non-stick frying pan, dry fry spices on medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Set aside to cool.

2.Pound spices to a fine powder in a mortar and pestle. Stir in 1 tablespoon oil. Season to taste. Rub over meat. Marinate for 20 minutes.

3.Preheat char-grill or large oiled frying pan on high. Cook lamb for 3 -4 minutes each side, until cooked to taste. Cover and set aside to rest for 10 minutes.

4.In a large bowl, toss rocket, lime juice, and half remaining oil together. Season to taste.

5.Layer dressed rocket, lamb fillet and yoghurt on Lebanese bread. Roll each to enclose filling. Secure with a toothpick.

6.Brush with remaining oil and char-grill, 2 at a time, 1 minute each side until golden and crunchy. Serve sliced, secured with toothpicks.

Make these ahead of time and chill until ready to serve. Char-grill, slice and serve.
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