Barbecued lamb with punchy melon salsa

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Ingredients

2 garlic cloves

1 tbsp cumin seed

juice 1 lemon

3 tbsp olive oil

6 lamb leg chops

½ a cantaloupe melon , diced

3 spring onions , sliced

small bunch coriander , chopped

1 red chilli , deseeded and finely chopped

1 avocado , cut into small chunks

2 tbsp olive oil

juice 1 lime

Method

Using a pestle and mortar, mash the garlic and cumin together with a pinch of salt. Stir in the lemon juice and olive oil. Pour over the lamb in a dish, toss to coat, then marinate for about 1 hr. To make the salsa, mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, then set aside.

Griddle or barbecue the lamb for 4 mins on each side until pink, or a few mins more if you prefer. Leave the lamb to rest for 4-5 mins, then serve on a board or platter with the bowl of salsa for spooning over.