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Indian platter

Photography by Ben Dearnley

Entertaining is a breeze with this sensational yet simple platter. Just prepare, arrange, then sit back and relax as guests help themselves!

Serves 6

Ingredients
    2 (400g) lamb backstrapsrecipe
    1/4 cup tandoori paste
    4 (260g) plain mini naan breads
    1 eggwhite, lightly beaten
    1 red onion, finely chopped
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    1/3 cup hot mango chutney
    200g plain Greek-style yoghurt
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves
    3 tomatoes, deseeded, finely chopped
    1 Lebanese cucumber, deseeded, finely chopped

Method
Preheat oven to 200°C. Combine lamb and tandoori paste in a ceramic bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes, if time permits.

Meanwhile, place naan on a large baking tray. Brush with eggwhite. Sprinkle with half the onion. Bake for 15 minutes or until crisp. Tear into pieces.

Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook lamb for 4 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Remove to a plate. Cover loosely with foil. Set aside for 10 minutes. Thinly slice.

Meanwhile, combine chutney, yoghurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 tablespoon coriander in a bowl. Combine tomatoes, cucumber, remaining lemon juice, remaining coriander and remaining onion in a separate bowl.

Arrange lamb, naan, chutney mixture and tomato mixture on a large platter. Serve.

Notes
Use a large breadboard if you don't have a serving platter.

Super Food Ideas - December 2007
Recipe by Liz Macri

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