bifana

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried red chile pepper
• 4 cups diced rhubarb
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1 1/2 pounds lamb tenderloin
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• to make the chutney: combine sugar, vinegar, ginger, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, cloves and red pepper in a large saucepan. bring to simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. add rhubarb, onion and raisins. increase heat to medium-high and cook until rhubarb is tender and mixture thickens slightly. remove from heat and let cool completely.
• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• to cook lamb: sprinkle lamb with cumin, salt and pepper. heat oil in large, heavy skillet over high heat. add lamb and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• transfer lamb to roasting pan. brush with 6 tablespoons of the chutney. place in preheated oven, brushing occasionally with 6 more tablespoons chutney. cook until thermometer inserted into center registers 145 degrees (63 degrees c), about 25 minutes. slice lamb into medallions. garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve with remaining chutney.