Bridal thali butter chicken tandoori lamb chops and south Indian coconut meatballs

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Bridal thali butter chicken tandoori lamb chops and south Indian coconut meatballs

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Spiced lamb chops, creamy coconut meatballs and buttery chicken are served with fragrant fluffy rice, perfect for a weekend dinner party.
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Spiced lamb chops, creamy coconut meatballs and buttery chicken are served with fragrant fluffy rice, perfect for a weekend dinner party.
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Nisha Katona
Nisha Katona is the CEO, executive chef and development chef of Mowgli Street Food restaurants and founder of the Mowgli Trust charity.

1HR 30MIN

Total time

Ingredients

Servings
8
For the tandoori lamb chops
8
M&S British lamb loin chops
1 inch thick
60 ml
vegetable oil
250 g
M&S natural yogurt
2 tbsp
garam masala
4 tsp
tandoori masala paste
2 tbsp
tomato purée
1
M&S Remarksable Value lemon, juiced
4 cloves
M&S Remarksable Value garlic, minced
2 tsp
salt
For the south Indian coconut meatballs
500 g
Select Farms British 5% fat pork mince
4
curry leaves, finely sliced
100 g
desiccated coconut
plus 1 tbsp
2 tbsp
ground coriander
2 tsp
garam masala
2 tsp
salt
30 g
chives, finely chopped
120 ml
vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp
nigella seeds
2
large onions, roughly chopped
6 cm
root ginger, grated
6 cloves
M&S Remarksable Value garlic
8
curry leaves
400 ml
coconut milk
1 tsp
ground turmeric
1/4 tsp
mild chilli powder
2 tbsp
garam masala
1 1/2 tbsp
ground coriander
2 tsp
M&S Remarksable Value granulated white sugar
2 tsp
salt
200 g
M&S British crème fraîche
1 handful
chopped coriander
to garnish
For the butter chicken
3
M&S Oakham Gold chicken breast fillets
cut into 3cm dice
3 tbsp
tandoori masala paste
120 ml
vegetable oil
1
onion, finely diced
5 cloves
M&S Remarksable Value garlic, peeled, crushed
6 cm
root ginger, grated
2 tsp
ground fenugreek
2 tsp
garam masala
1 tsp
ground turmeric
1/4 tsp
mild chilli powder
150 g
tomato purée
2 tsp
salt
6 tsp
soft dark brown sugar
3 tbsp
M&S British crème fraîche
2 knobs
M&S Remarksable Value unsalted British butter
1 handful
coriander
to garnish
1 tbsp
M&S pomegranate rubies
For the fragrant cardamom rice
4 tbsp
vegetable oil
1 tsp
cumin seeds
2
cinnamon sticks
2
green cardamom pods
390 g
M&S basmati rice
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Method

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step 1
Marinate the chops (8) in the oil (60 ml), yogurt (250 g), garam masala (2 tbsp), masala paste (4 tsp), tomato purée (2 tbsp), lemon juice (1), garlic (4 cloves), salt (2 tsp) and refrigerate until needed.
step 2
For the meatballs, mix the mince (500 g), curry leaves (4), 1 tbsp desiccated coconut, coriander (2 tbsp) and garam masala (2 tsp), salt (2 tsp) and chives (30 g) in a large bowl. Roll the mix into golf-ball sized koftes.
step 3
Coat the chicken (3) in the tandoori masala (3 tbsp) and 3 tbsp of oil (120 ml). Set aside.
step 4
To make the rice, heat the oil (4 tbsp) in a pan. Once hot, add the cumin seeds (1 tsp) and cook until dark and sizzling, then add the cinnamon sticks (2) and green cardamom (2). Now add the rice grains (390 g) and toss through the oil. Add 950ml water. Season with salt and simmer on a medium heat until it’s nearly dry and fluffy.
step 5
For the butter chicken, heat a frying pan over a high heat and add the remaining oil from the butter chicken ingredients. Once hot, add the onion (1), garlic (5 cloves) and ginger (6 cm). Reduce the heat and cook, stirring, until the onions are golden.
step 6
For the sauce for the meatballs, heat oil (120 ml) in a heavy based pan over a medium heat. Once hot, add the nigella seeds (1 1/2 tsp) and fry until they pop. Add the onion (2), cook for 6 minutes, and then add the garlic (6 cloves), ginger (6 cm) and curry leaves (8). Cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown.
step 7
Check your rice. If it’s nearly done, put the lid on and take it off the heat.
step 8
To the butter chicken pan, add the fenugreek (2 tsp), garam masala (2 tsp), turmeric (1 tsp), chilli powder (1/4 tsp) and tomato purée (150 g). Allow to cook for 2 minutes on a high heat before adding 500ml water. Add the salt (2 tsp) and sugar (6 tsp), bring to the boil, then reduce the heat. Add the chicken and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
step 9
Turn off the heat and fold in the crème fraîche (3 tbsp) and stir in the butter (2 knobs). Garnish with coriander (1 handful) and pomegranate seeds (1 tbsp).
step 10
Cook the chops under the grill for 20 minutes at a medium heat, turning halfway through.
step 11
Add the remaining desiccated coconut (100 g), coconut milk (400 ml) and 100ml water to the pan with the meatball sauce and stir. Add the turmeric (1 tsp), chilli powder (1/4 tsp), garam masala (2 tbsp), ground coriander (1 1/2 tbsp), salt (2 tsp) and sugar (2 tsp). Stir well and bring to a simmer.
step 12
Increase the heat on the sauce and add the meatballs. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Add the crème fraîche (200 g) and stir. Scatter over the coriander (1 handful). Serve everything hot on a thali tray or in separate bowls for everyone to share from.
step 12 Increase the heat on the sauce and add the meatballs. Cook for 5-6 minutes. Add the crème fraîche (200 g) and stir. Scatter over the coriander (1 handful). Serve everything hot on a thali tray or in separate bowls for everyone to share from.

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