Hoppers Lamb Chops

For the lamb chops: 

• 4 lamb cutlets, skin removed 
• 1/2 tbsp garlic paste 
• 1/2 tbsp ginger paste  
• 1⁄4 tsp ground turmeric 
• 1 stick lemongrass 
• 1 sprig fresh curry leaves  
• 1 tbsp Jaffna curry powder (you could use Madras Curry Powder if you can’t find this) 
• 1⁄2 tsp chilli flakes (optional) 
• 1⁄2 lime, juiced 
• 2 tbsp rapeseed or vegetable oil 
• ½ tsp sea salt, plus more to serve 

For the Carrot and Coriander Sambal:

• ½ tsp black peppercorns 
• 1 tbsp Maldive fish flakes (or 1 tsp Thai fish sauce) 
• ½ tbsp red chilli flakes 
• ¾ tsp salt 
• ½ medium red onion, finely sliced 
• ½ lime, juiced 
• 1 small carrot, thickly grated 
• 1 tbsp fresh coconut, grated  
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped 
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, roughly chopped