Cumin Smoked Lamb Wraps
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Recipe Provided By
Chef Rob SondermanServings
8

Ingredients
Cumin Smoked Lamb:
- 8 to 9 pounds square cut bone-in American Lamb shoulder
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons freshly course-ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1-1/2 tablespoons freshly ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground coriander
Cucumber Raita Sauce:
- 2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt
- 1/2 English cucumber (seeds removed, grated on box grater)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped mint
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1-1/2 tablespoons toasted whole cumin seeds
- 1-1/2 tablespoons salt
- 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground pepper
Smoked Tomato and Tamarind Chutney:
- 6 Roma tomatoes, halved
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 5 to 6 finely minced garlic cloves
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds
- 1/2 tablespoon black mustard seeds
- 1 large jalapeño pepper, minced and seeded
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1-inch piece peeled and minced ginger
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 8 fresh Tandoori naan
- Minced garlic in light olive oil, as needed
- 1/2 cup crispy fried garlic
- Shaved red onion, to taste
- Freshly picked cilantro and mint, to taste
Directions
For the Cumin Smoked Lamb: In a mixing bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic, brown sugar, cumin, chile powder and coriander. Rub mixture into lamb shoulder liberally on all sides; wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow seasoning to penetrate. Smoke lamb shoulder at 250°F until lamb pulls easily from the bone, about 6 to 8 hours. Remove lamb from heat; place in a half-size, 4-inch-deep hotel pan. Cover with plastic wrap; allow lamb to steam and become more tender while it rests. Pull lamb meat from bones; reserve.
For the Cucumber Raita Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, cucumber, lime juice, cilantro, mint, water, cumin, salt and pepper; reserve cold until ready for sandwich assembly.
For the Smoked Tomato and Tamarind Chutney: Rub tomato halves with 1 tablespoon of oil and minced garlic. Place on small tray; season with salt and pepper. Smoke tomatoes until lightly colored and just cooked; roughly chop and reserve. In a small saucepan, add remaining oil, cumin and mustard seeds; heat over medium-high heat. Toast seeds until they begin to pop and start to brown. Add jalapeño, onion and ginger; sauté until golden brown. Add tomatoes, brown sugar and tamarind paste; bring to a simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; add lime juice. Transfer to a container; refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to continue to marry.
To assemble each wrap: Slather each naan with minced garlic and olive oil mixture; toast on a flat top or cast iron pan. Spread 3 ounces of Cucumber Raita on the bottom of each toasted naan; top with 6 to 7 ounces warm pulled Cumin Smoked Lamb. Top each sandwich with 2 tablespoons of Smoked Tomato and Tamarind Chutney. Garnish with crispy fried garlic, shaved red onion, cilantro and mint.