Masala Lamb Chops
Ingredients
- Masala paste ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
- 2 pieces star anise seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon EVOO
- 1 pound lamb chops
- 2 cups yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- oil to shallow fry
Instructions
- Grind all the ingredients for the masala paste together and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the yoghurt and masala paste and stir well. Add the chops and turn several times till they are coated with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking and allow to come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 180C. In a large frying pan, add enough oil to coat the base of the pan and fry the chops till they are browned on either side.
- Place the chops on an oven tray and bake for 25-30 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
562
kcal
28% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).