Griddled lamb with spiced new potatoes

• new potatoes↗1 ½kg kg

  halved (or quartered depending on size)

• olive oil↗2tbsp tbsp
• large garlic clove↗1

  crushed

• preserved lemons2

  (we used Belazu), flesh removed and skin finely chopped

• cumin seeds↗1 heaped tsp tsp

  crushed

• lamb chops↗8
• bunch mint↗

  leaves chopped

• peas↗

  or salad, to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the potatoes in a large pan, cover with water, add a little salt and bring to the boil. Cook for 10-15 mins or until tender. Drain and set aside half for tomorrow. Return the rest of the potatoes to the drained pan with 1 tbsp of the oil, the garlic, preserved lemon and cumin. Keep warm while you cook the lamb.

2. 2

   Rub the lamb chops with the remaining oil and season. Heat a griddle pan and cook for 3 mins each side or until cooked to your liking. Season the potatoes and stir in the mint, then serve with the griddled lamb and peas or salad.