Servings: 2Ingredients1 tablespoon cumin seeds1/4 cup full-fat greek yogurt1/2 ounce strawberries, roughly chopped1 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon lemon verbena, thinly sliced1 teaspoon mint, thinly sliced1 teaspoon sumac1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice1 serrano, seeded and minced1 shallot, half grated, half thinly slicedkosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste2 tablespoons canola oil2 (6-ounce) lamb loin chops1/4 cup raw cashews8 hakurei turnips, greens separated and thinly sliced10 sour gherkins, quartered2 tablespoons babaghanoush1 tablespoon scallion greens, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish1 small cucumber, thinly slicedzest of 1 lemonDirections1. In a small skillet, toast the cumin seeds over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a powder and set aside.2. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt with 1/2 teaspoon of the ground cumin, half of the strawberries, the honey, lemon verbena, mint, sumac, lemon juice, serrano, the grated shallot, salt, and pepper.3. Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Season the lamb with the ground cumin, salt, and pepper and cook, turning once, until cooked to desired temperature. Transfer the lamb to a cutting board and let it rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.4. Add the cashews to the skillet and cook until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the nuts to a small bowl.5. Add the turnips, salt, and pepper, and cook until golden and slightly soft, about 4 minutes. Add the gherkins and cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to a plate.6. Add the sliced shallot and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the remaining berries and the turnip greens, along with the babaghanoush and scallion greens, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.7. To serve, divide the shallot and turnip green mixture and the turnips between two plates. Top each with lamb and some of the yogurt mixture. Sprinkle with the cashews and zest some lemon over the top. Garnish with cucumber and scallion greens.
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