Spiced Lamb Chops
Tender lamb rib chops marinated in aromatic Indian-inspired spices and yogurt, then broiled to perfection. Served with pickled red onions and fresh mint for a elegant and flavorful main dish.
Ingredients
- •8 whole whole cloves
- •2 whole small dried chiles (such as chiles de árbol), stemmed
- •2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- •1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- •¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- •⅓ cup whole-milk plain yogurt
- •2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- •8 pieces lamb rib chops (each about 1 inch thick), excess fat trimmed
- •1 serving Pickled Red Onions
- •1 bunch Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Combine first 5 ingredients in small skillet. Stir over medium heat until spices are aromatic and slightly darker in color, about 3 minutes. Transfer spices to bowl and cool. Grind spices to coarse powder in spice mill. Combine spices, yogurt, and ginger in 11 x 7 x 2- inch glass baking dish. Add lamb chops and turn to coat with mixture. Let marinate 30 minutes.
35 min
- 2.
Preheat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Arrange chops on baking sheet. Broil lamb to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer 2 lamb chops to each of 4 plates. Spoon drained Pickled Red Onions alongside each; garnish with mint sprigs.
10 min
