British Ramadan
Join us on a 30-day food adventure this British Ramadan. Watch us on British Muslim TV for FREE on: Sky 752 or Freeview 264 via VisionTV.
Lamb Fajitas with Chunky Cucumber and Yogurt Dip
Lamb Serves 4
This Ramadan AHDB & Shazans have been tasked to provide Iftar meals for the presenters at British Muslim TV, they have enlisted the help of Mr Tee and halal hangouts and their head chef Gregg to deliver 30 different recipes that you can try at home.
The recipes cover all ranges of occasions from hosting a meal for friends and family to quick recipes for those last minute Iftars. Using Lamb, Chicken and Beef from the British isles, prepared by Chef Gregg giving all recipes a British twist.
We will be preparing amazing dishes from around the world to ignite your creativity, tantalise your taste buds and get you cooking this ramadan. Whats more is we will be serving these up to the team at BMTV to keep them powered up well into the night.
- Preparation 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 6-8 minutes
Ingredients:
4 lean boneless lamb leg steaks, trimmed of fat and cut into thin strips or slices
1 teaspoon oil
2 teaspoons prepared fajitas seasoning
1 large carrot or courgette, peeled and grated
4 spring onions, roughly chopped
Zest and juice of 1 lime
100g baby spinach leaves, rinsed
4 wholemeal or corn tortillas, warmed
Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish
For the Chunky Cucumber and Yogurt Dip:
1 x 150g pot fat-free Greek yogurt
¼ cucumber, deseeded and cut into small chunks
Pinch dried chilli powder
Small bunch freshly chopped mint
Method:
- To prepare the dip, in a small bowl mix all the ingredients together, cover and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a non-stick griddle pan or wok. Add the lamb and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the fajita seasoning and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
- Add the carrot or courgette, spring onions,lime zest and juice. Stir gently.
- Remove from the heat, add the spinach leaves and stir though gently. Pile onto the tortillas, spoon over the dip, garnish with the fresh coriander and serve with a side salad.
Meat can bought at Shazans counters operating by Shazans Fresh Halal Market in select Tesco stores & Shazans Select in Morrisons. Or alternatively, Shazans pre-pack available at most retailers.
