GRILLED MASALA CHOPS WITH ONION

Tender lamb cutlets grilled with curry masala. The pickling onions are cooked in fizzy cola drink and balsamic vinegar until reduced and caramelised. For oven grilling, wrap chops in foil and cook for 15 minutes, then unwrap and grill.

Ingredients

12 lamb braai chops 1 tbsp roasted masala 2 tbsp oil salt 500g pickling onions 1 cup cola drink ½ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tsp chilli flakes salt as needed

Method

Trim the chops Heat a ridged grill pan until smoking Place the meat in a single layer and grill on both sides until tender Mix masala and oil, brush over chops and sizzle for a few minutes Place onions and cola in a saucepan Cook on moderate heat until liquid has evaporated Add the balsamic vinegar and cook until reduced and a thick caramel sauce results Stir in chilli flakes Serve chops and onions with mash or vegetables of choice.