Masala Lamb Chops

These masala lamb chops are incredibly tasty and full of flavour.

These flavoursome Lamb chops are melt-in-the mouth perfect.

For best results, first tenderise the meat by pounding with a mallet, and then marinate in this yoghurt and masala paste for at least 2 hours before cooking.

Allow to rest before serving with rice and vegetables (I used baked butternut squash here) and garnish with caramelised fried onions.

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Recipe

Masala Lamb Chops

Nicole Shroff

These masala lamb chops are incredibly tasty and full of flavour.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 2 hours hrs

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins

Course Mains, starter

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 people

Calories 614 kcal

Ingredients

Metric | US Customary

• ▢ lamb chops - approx. 1 lb 1 kg
• ▢ yoghurt 2 cups
• ▢ salt 1 teaspoon
• ▢ ground black pepper ½ teaspoon
• ▢ oil to shallow fry

For the masala paste

• ▢ fennel seeds 1 teaspoon
• ▢ fresh garlic - chopped small 2 cloves
• ▢ fresh ginger - chopped small 1 inch
• ▢ star anise 2
• ▢ cinnamon stick 1 inch
• ▢ turmeric 1 teaspoon
• ▢ cumin seeds 1 teaspoon
• ▢ red chilli flakes 1 teaspoon
• ▢ fenugreek seeds 1 teaspoon
• ▢ olive oil 1 tablespoon

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Instructions

 

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  Grind together ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds2 cloves fresh garlic, 1 inch fresh ginger, 2 star anise, 1 inch cinnamon stick, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes, 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1 teaspoon salt , 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
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  In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups yoghurt and masala paste and stir well. Add 1 kg lamb chops and turn several times till they are coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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  Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking and allow to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 180°C/400℉. In a large frying pan, add oil to shallow fry so it coats the base of the pan and fry the chops till they are browned on either side.
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  Place the chops on an oven tray and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 614kcal

Nutritional information is calculated automatically per serving and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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