Cumin Scented Lamb Chops With Sweet Potato Mash

• thick lamb loin chops↗4
• large garlic clove↗1
• cayenne pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• paprika↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• ground cumin↗1 teaspoon
• lemon juice↗2 teaspoons
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• For the mash
• white potatoes↗7 ounces
• large sweet potatoes↗2
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• chili flakes↗1 pinch
• spring onions, trimmed and chopped↗5

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix together the garlic, olive oil, cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin and lemon juice. Trim off any excess fat from the chops, season with salt and pepper and place on a plate. Brush all over with the oil mixture and let sit for half an hour if possible, but not necessary.

2. 2

   Peel and cut the white potatoes into chunks, placing in a pan of cold salted water. Bring to the boil and cook for 5 minutes. In the meantime peel the sweet potatoes and cut into chunks. Add to the white potatoes and cook for 10 minutes more until tender.

3. 3

   meanwhile put the chops under a medium hot grill and grill for about 5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.

4. 4

   Heat the butter with the chili flakes in a small frying pan, add the onions and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   Drain the potatoes and return to the pan, break up with a fork and add the onion mixture. Keep the texture chunky. Season if needed.

6. 6

   Serve the lamb chops with the potatoes.