Tandoori Lamb With Dhal, Raita And Pickled Lemon - cooking recipe

Ingredients

None None FOR THE TANDOORI PASTE
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cardamon seeds
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cracked black pepper
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 piece (3/4 inch) fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1 None fresh red long chili pepper, quartered
3 None green onions, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup yogurt
None None FOR THE DHAL
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garam masala
4 None curry leaves
1 cup yellow split peas
None None FOR THE RAITA
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup yogurt
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 piece (3/4 inch) fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
None None FOR THE PICKLED LEMON
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp yellow mustard seeds
4 None curry leaves
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 medium lemons, coarsely chopped
None None FOR THE LAMB
2 None lamb shoulders, butterflied (1 1/2 lbs each)
2 medium eggplant, cut lengthwise into eight wedges
2 pieces naan

Preparation

For the tandoori paste, cook the seeds in a heated dry medium skillet, stirring, until fragrant. Blend or process the seeds with remaining ingredients until smooth. Reserve two tbsp in a small bowl. Combine the lamb with the remaining paste in large bowl, turning to coat all over in paste. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, for the dhal, melt the butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Cook the garlic and onion, stirring, until the onion softens. Add the spices and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Add the curry leaves, split peas and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low; simmer, uncovered, for about 45 mins or until the split peas are tender.
For the raita, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the pickled lemon, heat the oil in a medium skillet on medium heat. Cook the seeds, stirring, until they begin to pop. Add the curry leaves, vinegar and lemon. Cook until heated through. Drain and discard any excess liquid.
Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Cook the lamb on a heated oiled grill pan (or on the grill) for about 20 mins or until browned all over. Place the lamb in a shallow baking dish. Roast, uncovered, for about 35 mins. Cover the lamb and let stand for 15 mins then slice thickly.
Meanwhile, cook the eggplant on same heated oiled grill pan (or on the grill), brushing with reserved tandoori paste, for about 10 mins or until the tender. Cover and let stand for 10 mins.
Toast the naan on both sides on heated oiled grill pan.
Serve the lamb with the eggplant, dhal, raita, pickled lemon and naan.