The spiced aubergines can be made ahead and reheated just before serving
Method
- Start with the aubergines. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the diced aubergines, sauté for 1-2 minutes then add the coriander, turmeric, cumin, chilli, ginger, garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes over a gentle heat.
- Add the tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and seasoning. Stir well and simmer for 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
- To cook the lamb: Cut each rack in half. Season with salt, black pepper and balsamic.
- Set oven to Gas Mark 6, 200°C(400°F).
- Heat a large ridged grill pan or other heavy pan. Put the four piece of lamb onto the pan. Brown well on all sides.
- Transfer the pan to the oven to finish cooking for15-20 minutes. When the lamb is cooked to your taste, remove it from the oven and set aside to rest for five minutes or so.
Serving Suggestions
Carve each rack into 3-4 cutlets put a spoonful of warm Spiced Aubergine in the centre of each plate, arrange the cutlets around it.